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Gary Gensler Reveals SEC and CFTC Joint Crypto Regulation Efforts

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators. 

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Gensler Says SEC Exploring Shared Role With CFTC Over Crypto Platforms

The SEC chief suggests securities and commodities “intertwined” in current trading venues.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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EU to Restrict Crypto Transactions, CFTC Eyes ‘Digital Commodity’ Regulation

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses why the European Parliament voted to move forward with a set of restrictive crypto policies, citing concerns regarding illicit activities. Plus, a recap on the House Agriculture Committee's hearing and the CFTC's involvement in regulating crypto. 

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CFTC Chief Says FTX Plan Could Make Crypto Markets 'More Efficient'

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said he didn't yet support FTX's proposal to directly settle margined crypto trades, but said he must support "responsible innovation."

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam to Testify Before House Agriculture Committee

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what to expect from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam’s testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. Plus, a conversation about Bruce Fenton’s run for a New Hampshire U.S. Senate seat and the broader trend of crypto industry engagement in politics.

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Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise

The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.

Reps. Patrick McHenry (left) and Maxine Waters (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Former CFTC Chairman on Economic Impact of Russia-Ukraine War: Commodities, CBDCs, and More

Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman and current research fellow at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, discusses the global economic implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and the repercussions that markets may face for isolating Russia’s economy. Massad discusses possible threats to the commodities markets, Putin’s ambitions to nationalize assets of western companies exiting Russia, and President Biden’s executive order on crypto oversight. 

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FTX.US Derivatives Seeks CFTC Approval to Clear Margin Trades Directly for Customers

The company says the change would allow customers to assess and respond to derivatives risks in real time.

FTX bought the naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in March. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk archives)

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CFTC Brings Charges Against 4 Alleged Operators of $44M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

Tuesday’s charges are just the latest in the regulator's efforts to regulate the crypto industry.

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Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo on Russian Sanctions, CBDCs and Dollar Hegemony

If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.

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