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Crypto Needs an FDIC-Like Protocol to Prevent Liquidity Crises

How does the FTX fallout resemble the history of bank runs?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 6:  The entrance to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), located across the street from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, is viewed on June 6, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The nation's capital, the sixth largest metropolitan area in the country, draws millions of visitors each year to its historical sites, including thousands of school kids during the month of June. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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White House Goes Back to the Future With FDIC Chair Pick Gruenberg

The Biden Administration has nominated Martin Gruenberg, the longest-serving FDIC board member in history, to return to the chairmanship he held under Obama.

The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 from the "Back to the Future" movie series is displayed on the National Mall in 2021 as part of the annual Cars at the Capitol exhibit. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Stablecoins Could ‘Fundamentally Alter’ Banking System, Says US FDIC Chief

Acting FDIC head Martin Gruenberg argues that stablecoins need to mesh with regulated banking as well as the Fed’s real-time payments system and any future U.S. CBDC.

FDIC Interim Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg (FDIC.gov)

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FDIC Orders Crypto Exchange FTX US, 4 Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) published five cease-and-desist orders last Friday, including one to crypto exchange FTX US, alleging it mislead investors by suggesting their accounts are insured through the government agency. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.

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Celsius Now Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through Year End; FDIC Orders FTX US, Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims

With funds coming from maturing loans and tax savings, Celsius now likely has enough cash to last through the end of 2022. Plus, the FDIC orders FTX US and four other companies to cease 'misleading' claims.

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FDIC Orders Crypto Exchange FTX US, 4 Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims

The five companies "made false representations" suggesting crypto products might be FDIC-insured.

FTX US President Brett Harrison (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Lawmaker Concerned Over FDIC 'Improperly' Pushing Banks to Avoid Serving Crypto Companies

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) may be leaning on banks to prevent them from providing services to cryptocurrency companies, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) said Tuesday, citing communications he had received. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.

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US Regulator 'Improperly' Pushing Banks to Avoid Serving Crypto Companies, Lawmaker Says

Sen. Pat Toomey said whistleblowers had informed him the FDIC was pressuring banks to stop providing services to crypto companies.

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Crypto Investors Can Rely on ‘Frankly Nothing’ in Current Regulatory Environment, Says Former FDIC Official

Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why crypto investors can rely on “frankly, nothing.”

Former FDIC Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji (CoinDesk TV screenshot, modified by CoinDesk)

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Fmr FDIC Exec: Crypto Investors Can Rely on 'Frankly Nothing' in Current Regulatory Environment

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is looking into claims by crypto broker Voyager that its customer accounts were protected by the agency in the event of collapse. Former FDIC Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji discusses the scrutiny as Three Arrows creditors get an emergency hearing.

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