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Senate Banking Committee
Ukraine’s Kuna Exchange Founder Michael Chobanian on Crypto Donations, Binance and Senate Hearing
Michael Chobanian returns to “First Mover” following his testimony at the U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing where he discussed the role digital assets have played in the Russia-Ukraine war. Chobanian shares his personal takeaways from the hearing, while also raising questions about why global crypto exchange Binance still supports Russian rubles for transactions.
Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Digital Assets
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to share key takeaways from yesterday’s U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing “Understanding the Role of Digital Assets in Illicit Finance.” De discusses the possibility of a new regulatory framework on crypto and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s sanctions compliance bill that targets crypto companies.
Chainalysis Co-Founder Reflects on Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Crypto and Illicit Finance
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee conducted a hearing Thursday on digital assets and illicit finance. Jonathan Levin of blockchain tracking firm Chainalysis shares his opinions after testifying at the hearing. Plus, a larger discussion on Chainalysis’ role in monitoring the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in illicit financial flows.
Fed’s Jerome Powell Expected Announce Raise Hikes Plan Today
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce plans for interest rate hikes today amid soaring inflation in the U.S. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De gives a preview on what to expect from the news conference. Plus, a preview of Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing on the role of digital assets in illicit finance.
Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Stablecoins
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the state of crypto regulation following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.
VanEck CEO on Why the Talk About 'Recession' May Begin Later in the Year
VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck shares why we may start talking about the word "recession" later in the year on "All About Bitcoin." He adds that while he continues to buy, the pessimistic view is that "financial markets in general will have trouble digesting [the Federal Reserve's] interest rate hikes." Plus, reaction to the Senate Banking Committee's stablecoin hearing and its impact on the markets.
Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail
A federal judge has ordered Heather Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins (worth over $5 billion in today’s prices) of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, to remain in federal custody until trial. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest development in the ongoing Bitfinex saga. Plus, what to expect from the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.
Sen. Toomey Sounds Warning About China’s Digital Yuan as Olympics Start
The country is using the Winter Olympics in Beijing as an international test of its central bank digital currency (CBDC).
What to Expect From House of Representatives’ Stablecoin Hearing Next Week
The House of Representatives will convene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoin regulation. The Senate Banking Committee will also hold its own hearing on stablecoins the week after. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De shares a preview.
Federal Reserve Board Nominees Bring Blank Slate on Crypto Views
Industry observers will be watching the Senate Banking Committee hearing for clues on future monetary policy and regulation.
