crypto regulation

Senate proposal suggests responsibility for Bitcoin and Ethereum should lie with the CTFC. Philippines’ SEC warns public not to invest with Binance. Solana blames Slope mobile wallet app for exploit. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

4 aug 2022

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are proposing a bill identical to a proposed amendment they submitted last year, that would clarify the definition of a "broker" in a 2021 infrastructure law imposing new crypto tax reporting requirements. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.

4 aug 2022

The Senate's agriculture committee, which oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), introduced a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would grant the CFTC "exclusive jurisdiction" over cryptocurrency trades that meet commodities law. "The Hash" discusses the latest in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape amid an ongoing turf war.

3 aug 2022

The U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry is set to introduce a bill Wednesday allowing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over digital commodities. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what to expect.

3 aug 2022

The Law Commission of England and Wales wants to extend property rules to cover crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). “The Hash” panel discusses what the proposal means for global crypto regulation and how this could protect investors against losses through hacks and system failures.

28 jul 2022

CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of developing a clear regulatory framework for the crypto industry that prosecutes bad actors and rewards responsible innovators. Plus, her insights into the role of Congress for the future of digital asset regulation.

27 jul 2022

Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of dragging its feet on instituting oversight of crypto firms as some of those companies collapsed, taking investors’ cash with them. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the lawmaker's letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, more insight into Kraken reportedly facing an investigation over alleged sanction violations.

27 jul 2022

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly probing Coinbase on suspicions that the crypto exchange allowed U.S. persons to trade unregistered securities.” All About Bitcoin” discusses the reported investigations of some of the top U.S. crypto exchanges and their legal implications.

26 jul 2022

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is probing crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), a publicly traded company it oversees, on suspicion it allowed U.S. persons to trade unregistered securities. COIN shares dropped as much as 15% upon the news. ""The Hash"" panel discusses what this means for Coinbase and the future of crypto regulation.

26 jul 2022

A new bipartisan bill transforming crypto oversight may go to a preliminary vote by the end of 2022. This comes as the CFTC and SEC are competing for the top spot of crypto regulation. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and the future of crypto regulation.

20 jul 2022