crypto regulation
Binance Discontinues South Korean Won Trading Pairs, Payment Options
Although South Korea is not among the long list of countries whose financial watchdogs have issued warnings against Binance, the crypto exchange said it would discontinue trading pairs and payment options using the South Korean won effective immediately, along with P2P merchant applications and Korean language support. "The Hash" hosts discuss the possible future of Binance following its latest attempt to take the initiative in its regulatory positioning.
Meet the Host of ‘The Breakdown’ Helping Bring Crypto Awareness to the Masses
Nathaniel Whittemore, also known as NLW, shares insights into hosting CoinDesk's flagship podcast "The Breakdown" and what he hopes to achieve with the show in the future. Plus, his take on crypto regulatory discussions heating up among U.S. lawmakers and thoughts on crypto coverage in mainstream media.
Crypto Trading Startup FalconX Achieves Unicorn Status With Latest Raise
FalconX, an institutionally minded cryptocurrency trading desk, reached unicorn status with a $210 million Series C funding round that valued the firm at $3.75 billion.
Where Does Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Stand?
The U.S. Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill without a crypto amendment to the House, which could face further skepticism from lawmakers. Aaron Tilton, SmartFi CEO and former Utah State Representative, discusses his take on where the bill stands, sharing insights into the U.S. political landscape.
Bitcoin 30% Away From April Peak; Is It Overbought?
Kimberly Grauer, Director of Research at blockchain data platform Chainalysis, discusses whether bitcoin is overbought as it pulls back from the latest rally, explaining why the price run could reflect the industry reacting positively to the crypto regulatory conversations emerging from Congress. Plus, her take on the impact of China's crypto crackdowns versus U.S. regulatory scrutiny and DeFi risks.
Beijing Signals Yearslong Tech Crackdown as Investors Reevaluate China Bets
Once the world's largest bitcoin mining hub, China has been cracking down on crypto mining in recent months. On Wednesday, its central government issued a five-year plan that calls for even stricter regulation across tech industries. Still, this continued push to rein in tech goes far beyond crypto and has led global investors to reconsider their exposure to China. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential repercussions for business operations in China and the future of the crypto industry.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Tells Elizabeth Warren SEC Needs More Authority to Rein In Crypto
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his reading of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying he wants his agency to have greater authority and resources to crack down on the crypto sector.
What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Price Movement?
CoinDesk Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore discusses the impact of whale movements, signals, and behaviors in the bitcoin market as BTC is now up over 59% year to date. Plus, his reading of trading activity in stablecoin tether and outlook for crypto regulation.
Crypto Regulations in Focus
Adam Berker, Senior Legal Counsel at crypto infrastructure firm Mercuryo.io, discusses what to make of crypto regulatory discussions heating up among U.S. lawmakers. Plus, his take on the potential impact of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill on crypto companies operating in the U.S. and where they might be better suited to set up shop.
What’s Going On With Poly Network?
An address associated with the hacker who allegedly drained cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Poly Network of roughly $600 million Tuesday has started to return the funds. “The Hash” panel discusses what’s going on with Poly in the largest hack in crypto history and what it could indicate for the future of DeFi regulation.