crypto regulation

CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details surrounding the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which sparked backlash from the crypto community, including three senators filing an amendment that would allow for miners, developers and node operators to be exempt from broker tax reporting purposes.

5 aug 2021

"The Hash" hosts react to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler saying the agency needs clear authority over platforms that trade or lend crypto. "This is not about what's in the best interest of the citizens at all," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is not a good state for innovation right now."

4 aug 2021

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, responded to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech at the Aspen Security Forum, saying it signals bullish momentum for DeFi on the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, his take on the future of stablecoins, digital dollar, and crypto regulation.

4 aug 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

3 aug 2021

Perianne Boring, founder and president of lobbying group Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that looks to raise $28 billion in crypto taxes. "[It's] only going to be harmful to our economy here in the U.S," Boring said. "We could even make a national security argument." Plus, why Rep. Don Beyer's proposed crypto bill is "highly unlikely" that it would pass into law.

3 aug 2021

Bitcoin buyers are taking profits after a rally toward $42,000 over the weekend. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses what he saw as the potential catalyst for the price bounce and why he believes this signals a return of positive momentum this month.

2 aug 2021

“The Hash” panel digs into the updated draft language of the U.S. Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which narrows the definition of “broker” for crypto tax collection purposes. “The repercussions could be disastrous,” host Naomi Brockwell said, should the legislation be formally introduced.

2 aug 2021

The Senate released the latest version of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Sunday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the updated language regarding increased information reporting for cryptocurrency exchanges or “brokers” of cryptocurrency transactions and why this is grabbing the attention of Crypto Twitter.

2 aug 2021

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota discusses the updated draft of the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill aiming to raise $28 billion via crypto taxes, which clarifies brokers "effectuate" transfers of digital assets but stops short of excluding miners or other parties that don't provide customer transactions. Plus, his take on Virginia Congressman Don Beyer proposing new legislation to regulate digital assets.

2 aug 2021

The Senate will vote Friday to move ahead with a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill which includes a plan to raise $28 billion ​from collecting a tax on crypto transactions over $10,000. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential impact and implications.

30 jul 2021