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Crypto Would Survive an SEC Crackdown on Staking
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has heard rumors the securities watchdog may go after proof-of-stake services. That may hurt his bottom line but open protocols should survive.
LDO Token Jumps Amid Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban Rumor
LDO, the governance token of the decentralized autonomous organization behind Lido, spiked after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that he'd heard rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. The Lido protocol, governed by the LDO token, allows for the staking of ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
Coinbase CEO Heard ‘Rumors’ the SEC May Ban Crypto Staking for Retail Customers
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that he's heard rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking, the income-generating technique at the core of running blockchains including Ethereum. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.
Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban
The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities.
Coinbase's CEO Cites 'Rumors' the SEC May Ban Crypto Staking for Retail Customers
"I hope that's not the case as I believe it would be a terrible path for the U.S. if that was allowed to happen," Brian Armstrong tweeted Wednesday.
Will the SEC Convince a Court It’s Right to Label These Tokens as Securities?
The U.S. agency’s insider-trading case against a former Coinbase manager hinged on nine tokens it classified as securities, but the ex-employee’s lawyers are saying it’s not so.
Ex-Coinbase Manager Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges: Reuters
Reuters reported Tuesday that Ishan Wahi, former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), has agreed to plead guilty to insider trading charges. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest revelations from the first cryptocurrency insider-trading case and how this might shape future regulation.
Former Coinbase Manager Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges: Reuters
Ishan Wahi had previously pleaded not guilty to federal charges of insider trading.
Coinbase Jumps After Judge Dismisses Proposed Class-Action Suit
Needham & Co. Vice President John Todaro discusses why Coinbase (COIN) shares are jumping and its correlation with bitcoin (BTC). Plus, reaction after the U.S.-based exchange won a dismissal on Wednesday of a proposed class-action lawsuit by customers who claimed Coinbase sold them unregistered securities.
Charlie Munger Calls for US Crypto Ban; Coinbase Shares Jump as Crypto-Related Stocks Continue Post-Fed Rally
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) Vice Chairman and staunch bitcoin skeptic Charlie Munger has called for the United States to follow in the footsteps of China and ban cryptocurrencies. And, the latest on Coinbase (COIN) shares jumping more than 20% after the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike.