crypto regulation

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest policy news out of Congress as Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) has released a discussion draft of the Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2021. What could this mean for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape?

17. Nov. 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill with a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement, which is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature. Executive Director of crypto trade group Blockchain Association Kristin Smith discusses the possible benefits and consequences of the bill for miners, crypto holders, and their taxes.

8. Nov. 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill Friday containing a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement. The bill now goes to U.S. President Joe Biden for his signature. "The Hash" panel discusses the specifics and implications of the latest possible blow to the crypto industry.

8. Nov. 2021

The Biden Administration’s long-anticipated stablecoin report published Monday confirmed the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) is recommending Congress to enact a law for stablecoins to be regulated like banks.

4. Nov. 2021

In a highly anticipated report released Monday, a group of U.S. regulators from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets urged lawmakers to subject stablecoin issuers to the same strict federal oversight as banks. The group also identified three main risks of stablecoins.

1. Nov. 2021

Major Chinese tech giants Ant Group, Tencent, and JD.com signed a "self-regulation" convention on NFTs with state organizations Sunday. Some suggest they are likely working to appease regulators amid an ongoing crypto crackdown in the country. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest attempts by Chinese firms to distance their products from the crypto markets.

1. Nov. 2021

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for someone to head its newly announced National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team. The director will lead a team of prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting crypto cases as part of a national effort to prevent the use of crypto for illegal purposes. "The Hash" team discusses the job posting and the possible indications for future crypto regulation.

29. Okt. 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for stablecoin regulation following the latest details around the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s stablecoin guidance.

29. Okt. 2021

Only days after launching one of the only bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to make it past U.S. regulators, Valkyrie Investments filed Tuesday to offer a 1.25x leveraged bitcoin futures ETF to U.S. investors. Valkyrie's Head of Research Sean Rooney shares insights into the launch and the SEC's stance on crypto regulation. Plus, why he predicts bitcoin could breach $100K by year's end.

27. Okt. 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory events to watch for next week as the SEC has approved bitcoin futures ETFs but has yet to review dozens of bitcoin spot ETFs. "Can these aspiring issuers convince [SEC Chair] Gensler that the investor protection concerns that he has are addressed?" De asked. Plus, his views on the state of crypto regulation in Capitol Hill.

22. Okt. 2021