crypto regulation
Valkyrie Exec on Filing to Offer Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
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.
Outlook for US Bitcoin ETF Landscape
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.
Bitcoin Slips From All-Time High
Amar Gautam, founder and CEO of crypto trading data platform Hyperlinq, discusses what to make of this week’s crypto market activity as bitcoin retreats from its all-time high. Plus, insights into the potential impact of bitcoin futures ETFs on BTC price, altcoins, buying opportunities in DeFi, and crypto regulation.
FINRA Considers Crypto in New Regulatory Notice
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the finance industry’s self-regulatory body, has mentioned virtual assets in a new regulatory notice on anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the possible outcome for crypto regulation.
Key Regulatory Trends to Watch Next Year
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what policy events the crypto world should watch for in 2022, including developments around the U.S. Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill, futures-based ETFs, and the Biden administration's ransomware efforts.
Could the SEC Approve the First US Bitcoin Futures ETFs Next Week?
The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing around 40 bitcoin ETF filings with multiple decision deadlines on futures-linked products hitting next week. Under federal law, ETFs are cleared for approval if the regulator allows a mandated deadline to pass.
Putin: Crypto Can’t Yet Replace Dollar in Settling Oil Trades
Reacting to Russian president Vladimir Putin saying he doesn’t think crypto can replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades yet, though he believes it has value. Merkle Science’s Mary Beth Buchanan discusses the implications for Russia potentially warming up to crypto.
Andreessen Horowitz Reportedly Plans to Meet With Washington Policymakers Over Web 3
Venture capital (VC) firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly planning to meet with leaders in Washington over the regulation of the next generation of the internet, commonly known as Web 3. "The Hash" panel discusses the possible outcome for Web 3 technologies and regulations, the role of VCs in policymaking at Capitol Hill, and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Why G20's Financial Stability Board Says $133B Stablecoin Sector Remains Niche
A survey from the Financial Stability Board, a G20 entity that provides recommendations for the global financial system, found stablecoins are currently not being used at a significant scale for mainstream payments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what the data reveals about stablecoins at large amid a global call for stricter crypto regulation.
GSR USA CEO: Bitcoin Will Be Back at $65K
Trey Griggs, CEO of GSR USA, discusses his bullish forecast for bitcoin, citing the value of the Bitcoin network, a pending bitcoin ETF approval, increase in transaction activity and in-person meetings. Plus, his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.