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Crypto Platforms Should Work With SEC, Chair Gensler Says
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler discusses the need for key players in the crypto ecosystem to work with the agency. “Make no mistake… if you have a platform, and you’re lending or borrowing crypto securities, you’ve got to come in and and work with us and get registered,” Gensler said.
SEC Chair Gensler: 'Cryptocurrencies Are Securities'
In an interview with CoinDesk, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler discusses the next step for regulating crypto trading platforms, doubling down on his stance that many cryptocurrencies are securities.
The Merge Approaches; Building Better Systems
Host Joel Flynn breaks down what to expect as the Merge approaches. Plus, insights into building future-ready systems amid crypto winter. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
ECB Raises Interest Rates by 75 BPs to Tame Inflation
Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets at BTG Pactual, discusses his crypto outlook as European Central Bank has raised interest rates by 75 basis points amid rising inflation. Plus, his comments on CoinDesk’s interview with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.
SEC Chairman Gensler Tells CoinDesk: Crypto Platforms Have an Obligation To Register
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in an interview with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, doubled down on his assertion that most cryptocurrencies are securities. That being the case, Gensler said, service providers, including crypto exchanges and lenders, should register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CleanSpark Exec on ‘Secret’ to Expanding in Bear Market
Bitcoin (BTC) miner CleanSpark (CLSK) has purchased 10,000 new mining rigs for $28 million after credits and discounts, a significant markdown from the manufacturer’s listed price. CleanSpark Chief Financial Officer Gary A. Vecchiarelli discusses his “secret” to expanding during a bear market and the impact of the market downturn on miners.
Bitcoin Breaking Summer Bullish Trend Amid Macro Pressure
Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer discusses his bitcoin (BTC) outlook as the cryptocurrency appears to have broken out of the summer's bullish momentum amid macro headwinds, hovering around $19,000. Plus, his take on the PoolinWallet mining pool suspending withdrawals.
Bernstein: Bitcoin Underperforming Against Rivals; Vermont Regulator Alleges Celsius Misled Investors
Investment firm Bernstein wrote Tuesday that bitcoin (BTC)’s correlation with other tokens will weaken as its dominance declines. Vermont authorities allege crypto lender Celsius Network misled investors about its financial health.
Bitcoin Futures Trading Hits Record Level
Bitcoin-denominated open interest in futures and perpetuals rose to a record high of over 565,000 BTC, currently worth over $10 billion. Funding rates are negative, both trends signaling the market is leaning bearish in anticipation of a continued market downtrend. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
EU Officials: Digital Euro Focusing on Personal Use First, Not Web3
A retail digital euro will, in the first stage, only enable payments initiated by people, rather than allowing businesses to settle invoices, issue paychecks or be used in decentralized finance, European Union (EU) officials said Wednesday. "The Hash" team discusses central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their privacy implications amid a global race to digital money.
