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SEC Seeing Most Cryptocurrencies as Securities Is 'Ridiculous': Former Sen. Pat Toomey
U.S. House lawmakers have been making strides in crypto regulation, but could the recent flurry of legislative progress become law? Former Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) discusses the outlook for regulatory clarity and why "we still have a ways to go" as the SEC pushes for more industry oversight. Plus, insights into Toomey joining Coinbase's global advisory council and his central bank digital currency (CBDC) outlook.
Binance Claps Back at SEC Lawsuit; FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including the argument Binance attorneys are making in a recent motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has sued former employees of Salameda. And, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces a legal setback after an appeals court rejected his attorneys’ attempt to free him from jail ahead of his trial.
Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto around the globe as regulators including Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to crack down on crypto. Plus, the latest on Blockchain Week in Manila. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Judge 'Did a Taylor Swift Move’ in SEC-Binance Dispute: Former SEC Branch Chief
Lisa Bragança, former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney, reacts to Judge Zia Faruqui making no rulings on the SEC's discovery requests or Binance.US's opposition. "The Judge...kind of did a Taylor Swift move" to calm both parties down, Bragança said. "This has gone over the top."
SEC 'Got Some Legitimate Pushback' as Dispute Heats Up With Binance: Former SEC Branch Chief
A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents. Former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança discusses her thoughts on the latest court hearing and the possible implications for the state of U.S. crypto regulation. "The judge did a Taylor Swift move," Bragança said.
Steven McClurg: Bitcoin Spot ETF Race
A growing number of asset management companies are joining the race for the approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund in the United States while the Securities and Exchange Commission keeps delaying its decision on existing applications. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Steven McClurg, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Valkyrie, an asset management firm with a pending spot Bitcoin ETF application, said the approval for BTC spot ETFs in the U.S. might be imminent, potentially by the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, he addressed the SEC’s prior reservations, including custody and surveillance issues, stating that they have now been resolved.
Unpacking SEC's Binance.US Accusations Revealed in Unsealed Court Filings
CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest court filings unsealed on Thursday, where the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accuses Binance.US of not playing ball with their probe. Plus, more insights on the exchange's earlier response to the regulator's concerns.
SEC Accuses Binance.US of Not Cooperating With Probe: Court Filings
According to court filings unsealed on Thursday, Binance.US has been accused of not cooperating in a probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has said the company’s staking, clearing and brokerage services violate federal securities law. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the regulatory pressure Binance.US undergoes and what's next for the exchange.
Legal Expert Explains NFT Resale Royalties in Wake of Stoner Cats Creator Fine From SEC
Leichtman Law PLLC managing partner David Leichtman discusses the significance of resale royalties for NFT (non-fungible token) creators in the wake of the SEC cracking down on the creator of Stoner Cats. The more you suggest to the purchasers that "the benefits will be of investing in it as opposed to just trying to get your content out there, then the closer to that line you are going to be," Leichtman said.
