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Sen. Lummis: My 'Instinct' Is SEC Chair Gary Gensler Understands Crypto as an Asset Class

On CoinDesk's "First Mover" show, host Jennifer Sanasie asked Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) if Gary Gensler should be replaced as the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the wake of the long wait for spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. "My instinct is that Gensler understands this asset class. And I just am speculating, that his reticence is more political than it is a misalignment of understanding of the fundamentals," Lummis said.

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Sen. Cynthia Lummis Is 'Optimistic' About Stablecoin Legislation This Year

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the progress on crypto-related legislation in 2024, the aftermath of spot bitcoin ETFs being approved in the U.S. and why the lawmaker thinks a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in America is "unnecessary."

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Markets

How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility

The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.

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Videos

Spot Bitcoin ETFs: What You Need to Know

In this week's edition of "Open Forum," viewers send CoinDesk questions on social media and host Jennifer Sanasie gets the answers after the highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETF approvals took place in the U.S. ETF Think Tank research director Cinthia Murphy assisted CoinDesk with the answers to these inquiries.

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Markets

Ether Could Hit $4,000 With Likely Spot ETH ETF Approval in May: Standard Chartered

The British bank expects the SEC will treat spot ether ETF applications similarly to bitcoin ETFs and anticipates approvals on May 23.

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Markets

Bitcoin ETF Has Broken BTC's Pandemic-Era Price Correlation With Luxury Watches

Crypto prices have decoupled from prices for luxury watches, ending a prolonged positive correlation caused by unprecedented monetary stimulus.

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Policy

Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports

Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.

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Policy

Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum

Hong Kong has voiced the most interest in achieving the reality of a bitcoin ETF approval, and that the U.S. approval could move things along faster

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Finance

Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody

As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite.

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Bitcoin's Volatility Continues; Japan Wants New Web3 Rules

"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down the biggest crypto headlines impacting the industry today, including a closer look at bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. earlier this month. Some Japanese congressmen want to carve out policies for Web3, according to CoinDesk Japan. And, two Tornado Cash developers have raised over $350,000 for their legal defense fund.

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