SEC

CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Nikhilesh De on former SEC director Brett Redfearn joining Coinbase as Head of Capital Markets ahead of its public listing. Plus, the main takeaways from Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to offer bitcoin and other digital assets to its wealth management clients.

31. März 2021

Decentralized content sharing and publishing platform LBRY is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly selling unregistered securities. “The Hash” panel digs into the details of the lawsuit and the recent history of crypto-related crackdowns from the SEC.

30. März 2021

Silvio Micali, cryptographer and founder of Algorand, weighs in on the impact that Gary Gensler could have on the crypto ecosystem if confirmed as SEC chairman. Micali, who worked with Gensler at MIT, says Gensler could usher in an era of responsible innovation. Plus, the latest news from Algorand and why Micali says it's ideally suited for NFTs.

29. März 2021

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer filed closure on Gary Gensler’s nomination yesterday, which means the vote to confirm Gensler to the SEC chairman’s role will happen as early as next month. Nikhilesh De on bipartisan support for Gensler and the likelihood of Gensler’s confirmation.

26. März 2021

The SEC and U.S. Justice Department have filed charges against an engineer for allegedly attempting to solicit non-public information about bitcoin. Nik De explains the bizarre details of this case and whether insider trading is something to be worried about in the wider crypto ecosystem. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks about cash and crypto coexisting.

19. März 2021

Investment management firm VanEck has filed an application with the SEC to launch a bitcoin ETF. The SEC has 45 days to make a decision or extend the decision window. Nik De weighs in on whether VanEck could be the first to create a U.S.-based bitcoin ETF. Plus, an update on the ongoing Ripple investigation.

18. März 2021

Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee will hold another hearing on the GameStop trading frenzy. Nik De on what to expect from the newest hearing. Plus, developments in the SEC's case against Ripple.

15. März 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De on implications for the crypto industry as the House votes today on a $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

10. März 2021

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.

9. März 2021

Ripple and MoneyGram are breaking up as the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple continues. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact on the crypto remittances use case.

9. März 2021