crypto regulation
IRS Serves ‘John Doe’ Summons to sFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) served a “John Doe” summons on crypto prime dealer sFOX earlier this week, sFOX Head of Operations Christopher Behnke said. The move allows the tax agency to hunt for potential tax evaders who are using company services. Behnke added the company is reviewing the document internally and contemplating next steps.
Regulation in Focus
What could the future of crypto regulation look like? We take a deep dive in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Voyager Can Now Pay ‘Retention’ Rewards to Employees, US Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that crypto lender Voyager Digital, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, can pay more than 30 employees a collective $1.6 million as a "retention" award. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation and an outlook into the troubled lender's future.
Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Loses Primary Bid for Congress
Michelle Bond lost her primary bid to be the Republican congressional candidate for her New York district. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto candidates across the country. Plus, what to expect from Voyager's bankruptcy hearing.
Rep Tom Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to explain its sanctioning of crypto mixer Tornado Cash in an open letter tweeted Tuesday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Samsung Securities, Others Eye Launching Crypto Exchanges in 2023: Report
Seven large traditional brokerages in South Korea, including Samsung Securities, have started laying the groundwork to launch their own crypto exchanges in the first half of next year, according to Korean outlet NewsPim. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for South Korean crypto adoption and regulation.
Mark Cuban Calls Out SEC Chair Gensler Over Crypto Regulation Comments
In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler stated in part that "there’s no reason to treat the crypto market differently from the rest of the capital markets just because it uses a different technology." "The Hash" panel discusses Gensler's stance and why billionaire Mark Cuban is calling him out on Twitter.
Breaking Down Fed’s Guidance for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced last week it is publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions to access its “master accounts” and participate in the global payment system. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto banks and regulation.
Former CFTC Chair: Stablecoins similar to Terra's UST Need ‘Very Strict’ Regulation and Consumer Protection
Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad comments on the Terra LUNA fiasco and why he suggests "very strict" regulation and consumer protection on similar algorithmic stablecoins. Plus, the impact of Tornado Cash's sanctions on future regulation.
Former CFTC Chair ‘Very Concerned’ About Funding for Crypto Regulation
Former Chairman Timothy Massad discusses his concerns over CFTC’s insufficient funding for crypto regulation. “We didn’t have the resources to do the things we really needed to do,” Massad says. Plus, insights into his proposal for stablecoin regulation.