SEC

The SEC has proposed that it should play a central role in regulating the digital asset industry, and so has the CFTC. Should Congress pass a law to dictate which agency will be given explicit oversight of the spot markets? "We may have to," Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said. "But I don't understand how it's not already clear when bitcoin in particular is a commodity."

Jan 24, 2023

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins "First Mover" to discuss the agency's approach to crypto regulation and her outlook on building a regulatory framework as crypto contagion fears linger following the implosion of FTX in 2022. Plus, insights on jurisdiction over crypto spot markets.

Jan 24, 2023

Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after being pummeled by two of 2022's biggest industry collapses. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Managing Partner Lisa Bragança discusses what to expect from its first bankruptcy hearing and whether Genesis' trading business is free of liability as the company's trading arm continues to move money around on blockchains, according to Nansen. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Jan 23, 2023

Opinion

SEC і CFTC навряд чи випустять нові правила щодо Крипто цього року. Але, якщо вони це зробили, заклики політиків регулювати шляхом нормотворчості, а не примусу, пропонують корисний шлях вперед, каже Майкл Селіг, юрист Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

By Michael SeligJan 23, 2023

Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, joins "First Mover" to discuss the payment protocol's crypto and blockchain predictions for 2023, with a focus on the real-world utility from NFTs to CBDCs. Plus, the latest on the SEC lawsuit and Ripple's partnership with Solana and Global Blockchain Business Council to explore crypto-based solutions for climate change.

Jan 18, 2023

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJan 14, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital for allegedly selling unregistered securities. Ashley Ebersole, 0x Labs General Counsel and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney, shares his reaction to the timing of the lawsuit and the agency's approach to crypto regulation. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Jan 13, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by Digital Currency Group. "The Hash" panel discusses the timing of the charges and the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

Jan 13, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday, citing Gemini's Earn program. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer weighs in.

Jan 13, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer joins "First Mover" to discuss the timing and details of the lawsuit, citing SEC's regulatory bandwidth. Plus, his response to Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss' tweet that refers to the lawsuit as "counterproductive."

Jan 13, 2023