crypto regulation
SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Disclosures for Crypto
During the SEC oversight hearing, Chair Gary Gensler responds to a question from Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) about the use of disclosures to protect crypto investors, drawing comparisons with practices from traditional investing.
CFTC Chair to US Senators: Already Preparing to Be Major Regulator in Crypto
Rostin Behnam, the head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said he has already directed his agency to begin preparing to be the major, fully-funded regulator for much of the crypto market, as anticipated in Senate legislation.
South Korea Reportedly Looking to Invalidate Do Kwon’s Passport
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is trying to get Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to return his passport, according to a local media report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De has the latest on South Korea's efforts to arrest Do Kwon. Plus, what to expect from CFTC chairman and SEC chair's hearings in Washington, D.C.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against Do Kwon, the co-founder of the now defunct stablecoin issuer Terraform Labs, according to the financial crimes unit of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details and potential outcomes.
The Fed vs the Merge; Crypto Regulation Conversations
Will the Merge solve the market’s woes? Why are regulators paying heed to crypto? Answers to those questions and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
BitGo Files $100M Lawsuit Against Galaxy Digital Over Allegedly Breaching Merger Agreement
Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo sues crypto financial services firm Galaxy Digital, alleging that the latter intentionally breached its $1.2 billion merger announced in May last year. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the lawsuit.
Regulating Traditional Finance vs Crypto ‘Not a Death Match’: Legal Expert
Anchorage Digital General Counsel Georgia Quinn discusses the challenges and path ahead for navigating the country’s crypto regulatory landscape amid “mixed messages” and a brewing turf war between U.S. enforcement agencies. Plus, Quinn’s take on the fallout from sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash and its impact on crypto banking.
Crypto Lobbyist on US Bitcoin ETF Push: SEC Should Not Pick Winners and Losers
A bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is long overdue, according to a new report from crypto lobbying group The Chamber of Digital Commerce, which faults the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for depriving investors.
White House Report Calls for Crypto Mining Standard to Reduce Energy Usage
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for the U.S. to conduct further research on the energy impact of crypto mining in order to set standards for the industry. CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the report and what this means for the upcoming Ethereum Merge.
White House Calls for Crypto Mining Standards; ECB Hikes Interest Rate 75 Basis Points
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for further research on the energy impact of crypto mining to set standards for the industry. The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points Thursday, the biggest single hike since it began setting monetary policy in 1999. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks to CoinDesk on the state of crypto regulation.
