Elizabeth Warren

A recent Wall Street Journal article that claimed Hamas raised $130 million via cryptocurrency has sparked considerable debate, especially after Sen. Elizabeth Warren used it as her sole source to ask for tighter regulations around crypto. However, the veracity of this claim has come under scrutiny. Yaya Fanusie, Jessi Brooks, and Andrew Fierman delve into the reported figures, methodology behind it, and subsequent industry responses that sought to correct the public record.

Nov 21, 2023

In a letter written to the U.S. Attorney General, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) alleged that crypto exchange Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and must be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a report from Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the Senators' attitude toward crypto.

Jun 8, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.

Jun 2, 2023

CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie breaks down the major stories shaping the crypto industry on "CoinDesk Daily" as bitcoin (BTC) slips closer to $27,000, after a top U.S. Federal Reserve official said there is no compelling case to halt the central bank’s rate hike cycle. This comes as U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argues for legislation to shut the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing. Separately, the European Union formally signed its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation into law, taking the bloc closer to becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world with tailored rules for the sector.

May 31, 2023

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) want to know why crypto companies, including bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi and stablecoin issuer Circle, banked at now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. Blockchain Association director of government relations Ron Hammond discusses the difference between Coinbase, Binance and Circle's engagements with lawmakers in DC. "The issue that we have in DC is that no matter the approach you take, it seems like you're still going to be at the end of a Wells notice of enforcement action," Hammond said.

Apr 14, 2023

ConsenSys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes explains why U.S. lawmakers should not back Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)'s latest crypto bill. Urging everyone in the United States to register with the Federal government will not "stop illicit finance on blockchain," he said.

Feb 22, 2023

ConsenSys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes discusses his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, including reactions to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's shadow crypto rule and why U.S. lawmakers shouldn't back Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)'s latest crypto bill.

Feb 22, 2023

Bitcoin miner Stronghold Digital's (SDIG) latest debt restructuring deal will allow the postponement of principal repayments on $54.9 million of debt through June 2024. Stronghold Digital Mining CEO and co-Chairman Greg Beard discusses the firm's strategies to avoid bankruptcy in a crypto winter. Plus, insights on the two-year deal with miner hosting company Foundry for 4,500 miners and reaction to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the U.S. government to compel crypto miners to disclose their energy consumption data. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Feb 16, 2023

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJan 31, 2023

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are introducing a bill to crack down on money laundering and financing of terrorists and rogue nations via cryptocurrency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the proposal in what could be a potential blow to the digital asset industry.

Dec 14, 2022