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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins A16z, Shares Outlook on Crypto Regulations
As federal regulations around cryptocurrencies come into focus, Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, shares his take on the evolving U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. He explains the relationship between the SEC and CFTC, outlook for stablecoin regulation and reactions to SEC cracking down on Coinbase. Plus, his plan to help the regulators understand crypto after joining venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time advisor.
Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Crypto advocate Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, has joined venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time adviser in the latest high-profile addition to the firm. "The Hash" hosts discusses the outlook for a16z as it continues to build partnerships, expand its crypto division and potentially drive a crypto revolution.
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and implications of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani and a U.S.-based promoter, Glenn Arcaro, alleging fraud worth $2 billion against the crypto lending company. Plus, reactions to CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, aka “Crypto Dad,” quitting BlockFi's board after just four months on the job and Binance.US reportedly going public in three years.
LedgerX CEO on Acquisition by FTX.US in Bid for U.S. Crypto Derivatives
Zach Dexter, co-founder and CEO of LedgerX, discusses what’s next for his crypto derivatives firm as it readies to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.US by October.
Estado ng Crypto: SEC kumpara sa CFTC
Ang isang Crypto turf war ay maaaring namumuo sa pagitan ng dalawang regulator ng US.
2 Bagong Bills Humiling sa CFTC na Linawin ang Regulasyon ng Crypto , Pigilan ang Pagmamanipula ng Presyo
Ang Crypto-friendly na kongresista na si Darren Soto (D-Fla.) ay ang sponsor ng parehong mga panukalang batas.
Tinutuligsa ng Komisyoner ng CFTC na si Stump ang 'Oversimplification' na ang Crypto ay Alinman sa Seguridad o Kalakal
Ang CFTC ay may hurisdiksyon lamang kapag tumitingin sa mga futures o iba pang derivatives na produkto, sabi ni Stump.
Sina Congressmen McHenry, Thompson Tumawag sa Mga Pahayag ni SEC Chair Gensler sa Crypto 'Ukol'
Isinulat ng dalawang kongresista na sa halip na potensyal na i-regulate ang pagbabago at paglikha ng trabaho sa labas ng U.S., ang mga mambabatas at regulator ay dapat na "magsulong ng isang aktibong pag-uusap sa pagitan ng mga regulator at mga kalahok sa merkado."
Biden Administration Reportedly Picking Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC
President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering tapping acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham for a full term as head of the agency. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean about the future of crypto regulation. Plus, an update on the Treasury Department’s possible interpretation of the infrastructure bill.
