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Binance.US Suspends Use of Fiat Amid Mounting Legal Troubles
Binance.US says it's transitioning to an all-crypto exchange as of June 13, citing pressures from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which targeted the company with a major enforcement action this week. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the exchange's move away from the use of fiat and pressure from regulators.
BNB Dropped to 5-Month Low Amid SEC Action Against Binance
BNB, the Binance Smart Chain’s native token, dropped to a five-month low of $252, according to CoinDesk data. This comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, and claimed BNB is a security. Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Coinbase Not Shutting Down Staking Service, CEO Armstrong Says
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) will continue operating its crypto staking service despite facing lawsuits from state and federal regulators over the program and several of its other offerings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Wednesday at the Bloomberg Invest Conference. Plus, a letter from Binance’s counsel says that SEC Chair Gary Gensler should be recused from the case because he once offered to be an "informal advisor." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.
Bain Capital Exec on U.S. Crypto Regulation Outlook Amid Binance, Coinbase Legal Woes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cracked down on heavyweight cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase (COIN) this week. TuongVy Le, Bain Capital Crypto Partner and Head of Regulatory and Policy, joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments and the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Former CFPB Director on How Regulatory Action Against Coinbase, Binance Impacts Consumers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase Tuesday on allegations of violating federal securities law, a day after a similar suit against Binance. But what does this mean for crypto exchanges in the U.S.? Kathy Kraninger, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at crypto market integrity platform Solidus Labs, and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, discusses the impact of the SEC's recent charges and the implications for the crypto regulatory landscape in the United States.
U.S. Court Tells SEC to Respond to Coinbase's Rulemaking Petition in a Week
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its position on a rulemaking petition from cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN). The SEC has been ordered to explain within 7 days if it intends to decline Coinbase’s request, the reasons for such a decision, or a timeline of when it expects to come to a decision. "The Hash" panel discusses the relationship between Coinbase and the regulators.
Bitcoin Rallies as Crypto Market Shrugs Off SEC Lawsuits Against Binance, Coinbase
Cryptocurrency prices recovered on Tuesday with bitcoin (BTC) leading the charge a day after a mass sell-off triggered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing Binance, and despite a second suit against Binance rival Coinbase. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman discusses his crypto markets and analysis and outlook.
SEC Seeks Temporary Restraining Order to Freeze Binance.US Assets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked a court to grant a temporary restraining order to freeze assets tied to Binance.US. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.