Policy Week 2023
An exploration of cryptocurrency regulation and policy in the US and abroad. Learn the latest in regulatory policies and the impact of these developments on the future of the industry.

A 5-Pronged Approach to Sensible Crypto Regulation After FTX
Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, makes the case to improve oversight of stablecoin reserves, separate trading and custody accounts and minimizing the use of "omnibus wallets."

How Policy Shaped Crypto’s Banking Prospects
A more regulated industry will have an easier time establishing banking relationships.

MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe.

SEC Is ‘Asleep at the Wheel,’ Rep. Davidson of Ohio Says
Warren Davidson, a Republican, said the agency isn't doing enough to regulate crypto.

India Has Clamped Down on Crypto. What Will It Do With Its G-20 Power?
As this year's president of the intergovernmental forum, India can dictate how developed countries think about the future of crypto regulation, says CoinDesk's Amitoj Singh.

Why Tax Deferral for Crypto-to-Crypto Like-Kind Exchanges Would Be Good for Us All
The U.S. Congress should update the tax code to treat digital assets like other types of valuable property such as real estate.

Bitwise Chief Compliance Officer Says Stablecoin Legislation Could Come This Year
Katherine Dowling says Congress may act because stablecoins are a relatively narrow issue.

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations
What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour.

'We Haven’t Seen Anything Yet’: Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Policy Week’
Following the FTX scandal, Washington, D.C., is gearing up to regulate crypto with full force. Get all the latest here.

What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?
The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
