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Consensys Exec on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation
ConsenSys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes discusses his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, including reactions to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's shadow crypto rule and why U.S. lawmakers shouldn't back Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)'s latest crypto bill.
Is the SEC Leaving Crypto Without Clear Rules?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler told CoinDesk that the ongoing insistence from the crypto industry that the agency is leaving the sector without clear rules is a "false narrative." CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the surging enforcement cases and their significance to SEC's regulatory approach.
Bitcoin Has Risen 47% So Far In 2023
Bitcoin (BTC) has had a strong start at the beginning of 2023, outperforming other traditional risk assets. However, the bullish momentum has stalled since Feb. 16, with the cryptocurrency failing multiple times to secure a foothold above the $25,000 mark. This comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking aim at crypto exchanges like Kraken. Teddy Fusaro, Bitwise Asset Management President, weighs in on market sentiment saying, "the regulatory developments are positive."
SEC Charges Terraform Labs, Do Kwon With Fraud; Former FTX Exec Reportedly Plans to Plead Guilty
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Separately, Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering for collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is planning to plead guilty to fraud charges for his role in the alleged scheme, according to Bloomberg.
Jump Crypto Booked $1.28B in Profits as Terra's Ecosystem Crumbled: Sources
When U.S. regulators sued Do Kwon and Terraform Labs this week for the spectacular implosion of their UST stablecoin and related LUNA token, a huge question was left unanswered: who was the trading partner that booked $1.28 billion in profits as Terra’s $40 billion ecosystem crumbled? According to CoinDesk sources, it was Jump Crypto, a company whose parent has deep roots in conventional finance that’s become a giant in digital assets. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest developments after the SEC released a 55-page document detailing various charges of fraud against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.
Former CFTC Chairman Massad: SEC 'Absolutely Right' on Suing Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad reacts to the allegations, adding that the industry often complains about lack of regulatory clarity, but "you just need to have good lawyers that read the law."
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer on Staking Services Outlook
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is warning other platforms to "take note" of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the U.S. and cough up a $30 million fine. This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that his exchange's staking services are not securities and "we will happily defend this in court if needed." Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins the conversation.
SEC Sues Terraform Labs, CEO Do Kwon For Defrauding Investors
On Thursday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the firm behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. The SEC is charging Terraform and Kwon with fraud, selling unregistered securities, selling unregistered security-based swaps and other related claims. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the charges in the aftermath of a collapse that triggered a wave of bankruptcies in the crypto industry.
Former CFTC Chairman Massad Reacts to SEC Suing Terraform Labs, Do Kwon for Misleading Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Former CFTC Chair and Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and Director of the Digital Assets Policy Project Timothy Massad discusses his outlook on stablecoins and crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, the significance of a clearer regulatory framework for government agencies to protect investors better.
