SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has yet again warned investors against bitcoin futures funds. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De says this is "only the beginning of a long line of notices the SEC has pushed out about price volatility in bitcoin futures." Plus, the Texas state banking regulator announced Thursday that state-chartered banks could provide crypto custody services.

11. Juni 2021

SEC commissioner Hester Peirce warns regulators not to go overboard with crypto regulation, saying it could stifle innovation. “The Hash” team reacts.

9. Juni 2021

Makara CEO and co-founder Jesse Proudman joins "First Mover" to discuss the new mobile app with a waitlist of over 20,000 people. The new app offers six thematic baskets of assets specifically weighted to bitcoin, ethereum and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens.

7. Juni 2021

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against five individuals for their alleged involvement in the Bitconnect crypto platform that collapsed in 2018. According to the SEC’s complaint, Bitconnect unlawfully used a network of promoters to offer and sell over $2 billion in unregistered securities. Is this the last of Bitconnect and the shadiness that stemmed from 2017’s ICO boom? “The Hash” panel weighs in.

1. Juni 2021

The SEC has filed a complaint against five Bitconnect promoters over $2 billion in unregistered assets. Lisa Braganca, attorney and former SEC branch chief, joins "First Mover" and explains the 2018 downfall of Bitconnect and whether the defendants' actions constitute a Ponzi scheme.

1. Juni 2021

During Consensus 2021, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the status and impact of the SEC lawsuit on the company and his unwavering plans to take Ripple public.

27. Mai 2021

Commissioner Hester Peirce, or "Crypto Mom," as referred by many in the crypto community, suggested crypto may force the SEC to modernize its custody rules all across faster than they otherwise would like. "The Hash" panel debates whether Peirce's comments are reflective of incoming regulation or just happy talk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.

26. Mai 2021

Speaking at Consensus 2021, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce noted the agency has work to do modernizing custody rules across the board. She also discussed thinking about each crypto asset as its own thing rather than lumping them together and how guidance from the SEC was intended to help financial advisors understand the nuances surrounding them.

25. Mai 2021

Venture capital firm a16z’s managing partner Scott Kupor told Congress the lack of regulatory clarity at the SEC was preventing “ordinary folks” from reaping the benefits of crypto investing. “The Hash” panel breaks it down.

25. Mai 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said Thursday federal financial regulators should “be ready to bring cases” against bad actors in crypto and other emerging technologies. “The Hash” team weighs in.

21. Mai 2021