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Hester Peirce on SEC’s Role in Crypto Regulations, Stablecoins, CBDCs
Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the SEC to figure out its role in crypto regulation, SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce clarifies what the SEC can and cannot do. “There is an awakening in D.C. now realizing that crypto is here to stay,” Peirce said.
BitGo CEO: ‘Institutions Are All Participating’ in Crypto
Mike Belshe, CEO of digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo, discusses continued institutional interest in crypto despite a lull in the markets. "Institutions are all participating," he said. "Everybody we talk to is still moving forward." Plus, the possible implications of Binance's global regulatory woes.
What’s Next for Bitcoin as It Heads for Lowest Weekly Close Since June
Bitcoin is headed for its lowest weekly close since June 14 and remains in a lull into the weekend.
Binance Ditches Stock Tokens Amid Intensifying Global Crackdown
Crypto exchange Binance said stock tokens are unavailable for purchase on its website effective immediately, citing the need to focus on other products. This comes amid news Hong Kong is the latest jurisdiction to warn the exchange about its operations.
US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
CoinDesk's Nihilesh De reacts to the U.S. State Department offering to pay up to $10 million in crypto for tips on cybercrime, including ransomware. "[This] is actually a first for the federal government," De said, noting the State Department has never provided crypto as a reward. Plus, Binance halting the trading of their stock tokens.
Binance-Backed Travala’s Q2 Revenue Surges 141%
Binance-backed blockchain-based travel company Travala announced its Q2 revenue rose 141% over the past three months amid a rebound in global travel. “The Hash” hosts discuss Travala potentially driving crypto and blockchain tech mainstream as it gets traction in the travel industry.
Binance Is Firmly in the Regulatory Crosshairs
"The Hash" hosts discuss why Binance is the most critical centralized crypto platform to keep an eye on, with enforcement actions against the exchange hinting at what other platforms should expect. "Whatever happens to Binance through the midst of this, it's going to signal how regulators around the world are approaching crypto," host Christine Kim said.
UK Binance Users Locked Out From Faster Payments System
In a letter to its U.K. customers, Binance said Monday that any pound sterling withdrawals or transactions on the platform via the Faster Payments network would not be processed. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De weighs in on what this means for Binance and its users.
Brian Brooks on Binance's Global Regulatory Warnings
Amid global regulatory pressures against Binance, Brian Brooks, CEO of Binance.US, responds to whether this is a coordinated effort by regulators or something closer to a domino effect. "I think it's interesting how much attention Binance gets versus other exchanges," Brooks said, noting the intensifying regulatory scrutiny. Plus, new high-profile hires, U.S. risks for operating Binance.US, crypto regulation, stablecoins, and how China's crypto crackdowns impact the global crypto markets.
