Crypto Update | The SEC and the CFTC Battle Over Regulatory Clarity
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun, Octavio Marenzi, CEO and Founder at Opimas, and Kyle Bligen, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress.
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Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Opimas Founder and CEO Octavio Marenzi and Kyle Bligen, the Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, to share their insights on the Fed's interest rate policy, the approval of Ether ETFs, and the significance of the FIT21 Act. They also discuss the regulatory perspectives of the SEC and the CFTC.
Takeaways |
- The approval of spot Ether ETFs is highly likely due to the precedent set by the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.
- The FIT21 Act aims to provide consumer protections, regulatory certainty, and financial inclusion in the crypto market.
- The SEC and the CFTC have different views on the regulation of digital assets, leading to potential conflicts.
- Regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting institutional investors and promoting the growth of the crypto market.
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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
HOSTS
Helene is a New York-based news reporter at CoinDesk, covering news about Wall Street, the rise of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and updates on crypto exchanges. She is also the co-host of CoinDesk's Markets Daily show on Spotify and Youtube. Helene is a recent graduate of New York University's business and economic reporting program and has appeared on CBS News, YahooFinance and Nasdaq TradeTalks. She holds BTC and ETH.

Jennifer Sanasie is an executive producer and senior anchor at CoinDesk, with over a decade of journalism experience across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Beyond media, she has worked closely with Web3 companies on marketing, content, and business strategy.
Jennifer holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology from the University of Toronto, a BA in Media Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Journalism Diploma from Humber College.
She owns BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, G7, and DCNT. She also holds a mix of NFTs, altcoins and memecoins worth under $1,000.

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