State of Crypto
Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Tried to Bribe US Officials With Bitcoin for Information
The Department of Justice announced that two intelligence officers working for the People's Republic of China allegedly tried bribing a U.S. government official with bitcoin in an effort to collect information about a prosecution against an unnamed company. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and whether the company appears to be Huawei Technologies.
EU Antitrust Officials Worried About Metaverse Competition
Officials from the European Union’s antitrust authority said metaverse companies could limit users’ choice and raise prices if they grow to dominate the market. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler explains why the officials worry that tech giants like Meta could choke metaverse competition.
UK’s New Legal Measures to Outlaw Unregulated Crypto
The U.K. government has introduced new legal measures that would regulate crypto ads and ban unauthorized crypto providers from offering services. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses what this means for the crypto industry. Plus, the impact of Liz Truss' resignation on the broader market.
Future of UK Crypto Regulation as Liz Truss Steps Down as Prime Minister
Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she would step down as U.K. Prime Minister after only six weeks in office. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Amitoj Singh discusses the recent shift in the British political landscape and what this means for crypto regulation in the U.K.
JPMorgan Appoints Former Celsius Exec as Crypto Regulatory Policy Head: Report
Aaron Iovine, who spent eight months this year as head of policy and regulatory affairs at bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, has been appointed in a newly created role as head of crypto regulatory policy at JPMorgan, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" hosts weigh in.
Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
As election season nears, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulations amid the market downturn and a brewing turf war between the SEC and CFTC. Plus, his take on CBDCs and stablecoins across the globe and why "there's room for both."
SEC’s Gensler Says CFTC Should Get More Power to Police Stablecoins: Report
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler said Friday that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should be given more authority to oversee stablecoins, according to a Reuters report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Financial Stability Board Proposes 'Comprehensive' International Crypto Rules
Stablecoins could be forced to centralize issuance and major crypto platforms broken up under plans put forward by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Tuesday. CoinDesk Regulation Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the details. Plus, insights on OECD's new tax reporting framework for crypto assets.
Legal Firm Roche Freedman Removed From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report
Law firm Roche Freedman was removed from representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, which accused them of market manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and why a judge referred to what Roche Freedman did as "stupid."
Fed's Barr: Regulators Should Use 'Range of Options' in Fintech
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr spoke at a DC Fintech Week event to a policy-focused crowd, noting that risk management is a key issue for regulators. “The range of options available for dealing with emerging technologies and those benefits are solid,” Barr said. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details. Plus, insights on negotiations over Congress’ leading stablecoin bill.