crypto regulation
Could the SEC Approve the First US Bitcoin Futures ETFs Next Week?
The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing around 40 bitcoin ETF filings with multiple decision deadlines on futures-linked products hitting next week. Under federal law, ETFs are cleared for approval if the regulator allows a mandated deadline to pass.
Putin: Crypto Can’t Yet Replace Dollar in Settling Oil Trades
Reacting to Russian president Vladimir Putin saying he doesn’t think crypto can replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades yet, though he believes it has value. Merkle Science’s Mary Beth Buchanan discusses the implications for Russia potentially warming up to crypto.
Andreessen Horowitz Reportedly Plans to Meet With Washington Policymakers Over Web 3
Venture capital (VC) firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly planning to meet with leaders in Washington over the regulation of the next generation of the internet, commonly known as Web 3. "The Hash" panel discusses the possible outcome for Web 3 technologies and regulations, the role of VCs in policymaking at Capitol Hill, and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Why G20's Financial Stability Board Says $133B Stablecoin Sector Remains Niche
A survey from the Financial Stability Board, a G20 entity that provides recommendations for the global financial system, found stablecoins are currently not being used at a significant scale for mainstream payments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what the data reveals about stablecoins at large amid a global call for stricter crypto regulation.
GSR USA CEO: Bitcoin Will Be Back at $65K
Trey Griggs, CEO of GSR USA, discusses his bullish forecast for bitcoin, citing the value of the Bitcoin network, a pending bitcoin ETF approval, increase in transaction activity and in-person meetings. Plus, his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
What to Watch in Bitcoin This Week
Bitcoin’s price continues to rise, up more than 4% on the day. Patrick Heusser, head of trading at Crypto Finance AG, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, explaining what he sees as drivers for positive or bullish sentiment around bitcoin.
White House Reportedly Considering Executive Order on Crypto Oversight
The U.S. government may expand its efforts to study and regulate the roughly $2 trillion digital asset sector. According to Bloomberg, the Biden administration is considering an executive order for federal agencies, which would require them to examine the crypto industry and provide recommendations on their oversight. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what we can expect.
Bitcoin Price Surges to 5-Month High, What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Rally?
Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed to a 5-month high of over $54,000 as bullish sentiment returns, with the cryptocurrency already up 25% this month. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses insights into the possible factors driving what he calls the “spot-market driven rally” and its potential connection to tether, China, crypto regulation, and ETFs.
a16z Recommends US Regulate Crypto With Decentralization in Mind
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has suggested four areas where the U.S. government can govern crypto and blockchain technology.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler: A Ban on Crypto Would Be ‘Up to Congress’
Responding to whether the SEC had any plans to follow China’s lead in banning cryptocurrency in favor of a prospective central bank digital currency (CBDC), SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Tuesday, “No, that would be up to Congress,” suggesting the agency has no plans to ban crypto.