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SEC Approves Volt Equity’s Crypto Stock ETF
The fund, which will not hold cryptocurrencies directly, will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BTCR.
Gensler’s Crypto Testimony: 6 Key Takeaways
The SEC chairman laid out his stance on crypto regulation during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday. CoinDesk breaks it down.
SEC Chair Gensler: A Ban on Crypto Would Be ‘Up to Congress’
In a Tuesday hearing, Gensler told the House Committee on Financial Services that the SEC has no plans to ban crypto.
DOJ to Launch National Crypto Enforcement Team: Report
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the initiative during a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday.
Republican Congressman Demands Clarity From the SEC on Crypto Regulation
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, has been pushing for regulatory clarity on digital assets since March.
Stablecoin Issuers Could Soon Face Bank-Like Regulations
The Treasury Department’s highly anticipated report on stablecoins is expected to be released in late October.
Fed Chair Powell Says He Has ‘No Intention’ of Banning Crypto
When asked about earlier comments he had made about CBDCs replacing private crypto, Powell said he’d “misspoken.”
CFTC Files Charges Against 14 Crypto Companies
Two of the companies were accused of “making false and misleading claims” of being registered with the CFTC.
Pro-Crypto Senator Lummis Says Stablecoins Should Be Audited
A full audit would be more rigorous than the attestations the coins’ two top issuers have produced.
Digital Dollar Needs Legislative Support, Fed Chair Says
The issue of CBDCs and financial privacy were featured during Tuesday’s contentious Senate Banking Committee hearing.
