Nik De

A U.S. Securities and Exchange official said agency staff believes Binance.US is operating an unregistered securities exchange in the U.S., and that staff believe the sale of VGX tokens by Voyager Digital violated federal securities laws. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.

6 mars 2023

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are questioning government policies controlling how financial firms handle their accounting for cryptocurrency. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down their letter to the regulators. Plus, the latest on Voyager's bankruptcy hearings.

3 mars 2023

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler pushed back on the idea that crypto exchanges could be safe, qualified custodians for investment advisers. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the developments.

3 mars 2023

Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, sending its stock price plunging. "The Company is currently analyzing certain regulatory and other inquiries and investigations that are pending with respect to the Company," the filing stated in part. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.

2 mars 2023

Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to six criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Singh has been looking for a plea deal with prosecutors last month, as first reported by Reuters. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried, as Singh worked with him at the defunct crypto exchange.

1 mars 2023

Voyager Digital has been selling off its cryptocurrency holdings at a fast rate, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence. The embattled crypto broker platform transferred $121 million of crypto assets to exchanges and sold its ether (ETH), shiba inu (SHIB) and Chainlink’s LINK holdings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses Voyager Digital's latest bankruptcy developments.

28 févr. 2023

The basis of coming global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB), announced India as the holder of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency in Bangalore on Saturday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect.

27 févr. 2023

The benefits to creditors from Binance US' $1.02 billion offer to buy up bankrupt crypto lender Voyager hinge on a $445 million loan claim by Alameda Research, making the deal potentially not worth bothering with, Texas regulators said in a Friday court filing. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and an update on global crypto rules.

27 févr. 2023

The Federal Reserve Board announced it had again rejected crypto bank Custodia's bid for Fed supervision, after previously denying the application last month. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the latest developments.

24 févr. 2023

Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional charges, including bank fraud allegations, under a new indictment unveiled Thursday morning. Separately, New York and federal financial regulators have opposed Binance US' $1.02 billion deal to purchase of defunct crypto lender Voyager assets. Plus, the New York State Attorney General's office filed suit against the crypto exchange CoinEx. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.

23 févr. 2023