crypto regulation

TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase discusses the vulnerabilities of the digital asset space and how her firm is helping to tackle the risks of open finance. Plus, insights into tracking North Korea's Lazarus hacking group and the industry implications of the European Parliament's decision to postpone voting for its Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill until April.

Jan 17, 2023

Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, discusses the outlook for crypto in 2023 amid uncertainty in the markets on the heels of a recent layoff announcement for the crypto exchange. Plus, insights into Coinbase's expansion plans in Europe and the need for greater regulatory clarity.

Jan 16, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by Digital Currency Group. "The Hash" panel discusses the timing of the charges and the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

Jan 13, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer joins "First Mover" to discuss the timing and details of the lawsuit, citing SEC's regulatory bandwidth. Plus, his response to Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss' tweet that refers to the lawsuit as "counterproductive."

Jan 13, 2023

Disgraced former chief of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, denied stashing billions and gave his take on what happened to his bankrupt crypto exchange in a lengthy new post on Substack published Thursday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to discuss.

Jan 12, 2023

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" to discuss how policymakers are approaching crypto in the 2023 agenda amid the uncertainty surrounding crypto giant Digital Currency Group (DCG) and the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. The Congressman weighs in on whether Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations and previous appearances in Washington, D.C. had any impact on crypto regulation. Plus, his insights on SEC's approach to regulating digital assets.

Jan 12, 2023

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager's proposed deal to sell some of its assets to Binance.US is advancing as U.S. District Judge Michael Wiles approved disclosure statements explaining various aspects of the proposed plan. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

Jan 11, 2023

FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday. The announcement substantially raises the total FTX claims it holds. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what that means to FTX's bankruptcy procedures.

Jan 11, 2023

Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is said to be engaging with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings and what to expect from FTX's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.

Jan 10, 2023

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager has defended its $1 billion plan to sell assets to Binance.US, calling criticisms “hypocrisy and chutzpah” based on unverified speculation, according to legal filings. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the opposition the plan has received from FTX trading arm Alameda Research, federal regulators, and a number of U.S. states.

Jan 9, 2023