Regulation


Policy

Congressmen McHenry, Thompson Call SEC Chair Gensler’s Remarks on Crypto ‘Concerning’

The two congressmen wrote that rather than potentially regulating innovation and job creation out of the U.S., lawmakers and regulators should “promote an active dialogue between regulators and market participants.”

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Markets

NYDFS Head Lacewell to Depart Agency by Month's End

Linda Lacewell announced a revamp of NYDFS's BitLicense last year.

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Markets

Money Reimagined: A Turning Point for Crypto

Even as crypto lost a battle over taxes in Congress this week, it felt like a victory, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Markets

To Win in Washington, Crypto Needs a Campaign Strategy

The infrastructure bill shows it is time for serious crypto activism. That means mapping out campaigns, says a professional campaigner.

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Markets

DBS Vickers Gets Greenlight From Singapore Regulator to Provide Crypto Services

DBSV said it is one of the first few among financial institutions to receive such approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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Markets

By Taxing Crypto, the US Government Has Accepted It's Here to Stay

There's a silver lining in Congress' efforts to impose a tax on crypto transactions: The U.S. finally accepts crypto is part of the economy.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips as Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Tax Provision Heads to House

Bitcoin pulled back as traders digest regulatory developments in the U.S.

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Markets

How to Make American Voters Care About Crypto

This infrastructure bill is just the beginning. Congress must answer to constituents, not to Crypto Twitter. What will make lawmakers spend political capital fighting for crypto?

The Senate just had a fight over crypto in the infrastructure bill, but there's a long way to go before this becomes a mainstream issue.

Markets

Gary Gensler’s Insane Crypto Policy

Gensler wants to follow in his predecessor's footsteps and treat the crypto industry as something to stifle rather than support.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler