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Coinbase CEO Sold $291.8M in Shares on Opening Day

According to SEC filings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sold nearly $292M worth of shares on opening day, less than 2% of his overall holdings. Incorrect rumors that Armstrong and other Coinbase insiders sold larger stakes spooked the markets. Is this something to worry about, or is it just how public listings work?

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SEC Causing ‘Confusion’ Over Digital Currencies in Legal Case With Ripple: WSJ Editorial Board

Regulators are “creating danger” for investors in their inconsistent approach to determining how to treat cryptocurrencies.

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Gary Gensler Confirmed as Next SEC Chairman

Gary Gensler has finally been confirmed as SEC Chairman. Gensler's crypto knowledge and experience have many in the community celebrating, but how much of an impact will he really have on crypto industry regulation? "The Hash" panel debates.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia for Cyber Attacks, Election Interference

The U.S. government has imposed new sanctions on Russian entities, including several digital currency addresses, for their involvement in the SolarWinds cyber attack and election interference. Nik De breaks down what we know so far about the sanctions. Plus, Gary Gensler has been confirmed as SEC chairman. Here's what that means for the crypto space.

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Crypto Tokens

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce unveiled an updated version of the safe harbor proposal for token sales. “The Hash” team digs into the details of the proposal and what “Crypto Mom” could achieve once it’s approved.

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SEC’s Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Token Sales

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the updated Safe Harbor Proposal spearheaded by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce. Plus, whether or not the proposal is likely to be adopted by the SEC.

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Markets

Senate Confirms Gary Gensler as Next SEC Chief

Gensler previously ran the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Policy

SEC's Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Token Sales

The updated proposal adds a number of new reporting requirements for startups.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce updated her Token Safe Harbor proposal, which she first suggested in 2019.

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Court Denies SEC's Request Seeking Years of Financial Records From Ripple Execs

The judge said the request was irrelevant and disproportional.

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Daniel Loeb’s $17B Hedge Fund Invests in Crypto Through Coinbase

Influential investor Daniel Loeb has laser eyes for bitcoin. S.E.C. filings show the investor’s hedge fund, Third Point LLC, is registered with Coinbase’s custody arm. “The Hash” panel discusses the Loeb crypto revelation and what Third Point’s association with Coinbase means for the platform.

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