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Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Bill to Create First SEC-CFTC Digital Asset Task Force
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.
Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo on Why He's Joining BlockFi Board
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, aka "Crypto Dad," has joined BlockFi's Board of Directors. Giancarlo discusses his new role and whether or not there are risks of a U.S. regulatory crackdown in the cryptocurrency space.
U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Regulators to Set Up Digital Assets Working Group
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation editor Nikhilesh De on the U.S. House passing a bill to require financial regulators to set up a Digital Assets Working Group with representatives from the SEC and CFTC. Plus, what comes next from Gary Gensler as the new head of the SEC.
Crypto’s Revolving D.C. Door: Former Regulator Heavyweights Join Binance.US and BlockFi
Brian Brooks, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency known for his crypto-friendly attitude towards regulation, will replace Catherine Coley as CEO of Binance.US on May 1. “The Hash” panel discusses the significance of the crypto-D.C. revolving door as regulators get deeper into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Why Binance Is Reportedly Facing a CFTC Probe
The CFTC is reportedly probing Binance for allowing U.S. users to buy and sell derivatives. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential significance and impact of the news as well as the timing around Binance's announcement that former ambassador and senator Max Baucus is joining the world's largest crypto exchange as an adviser.
CFTC Reportedly Probing Binance
Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.
