Washington, DC
Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy
Washington’s “war on crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.
MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor Loses Court Bid to Dismiss DC Tax Evasion Claims
The court did dismiss claims against the company and Saylor that they conspired to violate Washington, D.C.’s False Claims Act.
Washington Plays Tennis With Crypto
If digital asset regulation is drifting into partisan waters, that’s bad for all involved.
SEC Directs Examiners to Focus on How US Broker-Dealers Are Pitching Crypto
The U.S. securities regulator issued its annual examination priorities on how it’ll keep track of emerging risks. The handling of crypto was one of the highlights.
A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief
Brian Quintenz, who served at the agency that’s expected to oversee crypto trading, has dabbled in industry advisory roles since leaving the CFTC last year.
Crypto Has Prepared for Divided US Government, Republican Rise
A partisan mess on Capitol Hill may not be a bad thing for the crypto industry, which has friends on both sides of the aisle and legislative efforts that are – so far – bipartisan.
Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The political action committee won’t be in full swing for the midterm elections that settle which party will control Congress
Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud by DC
The attorney general’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district.
