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Coinbase Is Reportedly Proposing Crypto Regulations to US Officials; Will It Work?
Coinbase is said to be working on a pitch about how federal regulators could oversee the crypto industry. The news comes after the crypto exchange announced it was ceasing plans to offer a crypto lending product, which the SEC said would violate securities laws. "The Hash" team discusses Coinbase's latest attempt to create frameworks and tools to standardize how exchanges approach crypto listings and products.
SEC’s Gensler Calls Stablecoins ‘Poker Chips’ at the ‘Wild West’ Crypto Casino
In a conversation with the Washington Post Tuesday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said stablecoins are the “poker chips” in the “Wild West” that is the crypto landscape. He said he also doesn’t see much long-term viability for cryptocurrencies, among other remarks about crypto trading and lending platforms, securities, and regulation.
Why SEC Chair Gary Gensler Doesn't See Cryptocurrencies Lasting Long
In an interview with the Washington Post Tuesday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said many cryptocurrencies won't last long, among a range of other comments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses his reactions and analysis to Gensler's remarks. Plus, insights into the U.S. government's ongoing fight against ransomware following its sanctions against Russia-based cryptocurrency exchange Suex.io on allegations its transactions are associated with malicious actors, including ransomware proceeds.
SEC Subpoena Swirls at Mainnet 2021 as Regulatory Scrutiny Grows
Someone served an event speaker a subpoena by the SEC before going on stage at the Mainnet 2021 conference in New York. “The Hash” panel discusses what to make of the wave of speculation swirling in the crypto markets as regulatory scrutiny grows from U.S. lawmakers.
Messari CEO: 'Crypto Regulatory Fears Unrelated to Market Sell-Off'
As U.S. regulators pay closer attention to the crypto industry and bitcoin enters pullback mode, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis discusses why he doesn't think the "looming regulatory threat" or "more aggressive language from the SEC" is what caused this week's massive market sell-off. Plus, his take on regulating DeFi and insights into his tweet suggesting someone was served a subpoena at the Mainnet conference in New York.
US Homeland Security Signs Mega Deal With Coinbase for Blockchain Analytics Software
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a deal with Coinbase to use its blockchain tracing software, Coinbase Analytics. The current deal value is $455,000 for one year, but it can go up to a total amount of $1.4 million through 2024, according to government tracker USAspending.gov. Meanwhile, Coinbase dropped the launch of its "Lend" program after a warning from the SEC. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Coinbase amid being caught in regulatory crosshairs.
FTX CEO: 'Every Major Finance Firm Is Talking About Crypto'
Sam Bankman-Fried, head of crypto exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research, and co-founder of decentralized finance (DeFi) project Serum discusses institutional adoption of crypto and his conversations with Wall Street. He launched his career as a trader at Jane Street Capital before entering the digital asset space. Plus, his take on plans for FTX following a $900 million raise valuing the firm at $18 billion, crypto regulators reacting to the SEC's case against Coinbase, and transparency around stablecoins.
Abra CEO on $55M Raise, Bitcoin and Crypto Regulations
Crypto wealth management firm Abra has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round to expand its global operations. CEO Bill Barhydt joins "First Mover" to discuss his insights and Abra's growth outlook. Plus, his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape reacting to SEC Chair Gary Gensler eyeing more robust oversight of the digital asset space.
