Regulation
EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation
The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.
EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation
The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.
How Close Are We to a Digital Dollar?
CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation discusses a new bill proposed by U.S. lawmakers aiming to establish a digital dollar. Plus, a conversation on Biden’s recent budget proposal and its impact on crypto regulation.
OFAC and FinCEN Lacking Resources for Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how OFAC and FinCEN budget concerns impact regulators' ability to have cohesive oversight of the space. Plus, a conversation about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressing the need for international coordination of cryptocurrency policy.
Crypto Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Russian Sanctions
Amid growing concern that Russia could leverage crypto during its war with Ukraine, Rebecca Rettig, general counsel of the Aave Companies, discusses her take on whether cryptocurrencies could pose as a route for sanction evasion. Plus, insights into the state of DeFi, crypto adoption in Ukraine, and the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework.
EU Squashes Crypto Mining Ban
The European Parliament has just voted against a proposal to possibly ban the use of proof-of-work blockchain technology due to its energy-intensive nature. “The Hash” hosts discuss the significance of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and what this could mean for future crypto regulation efforts.
Why the SEC v. LBRY Crypto Lawsuit Could Be a Landmark Case for the Industry
The SEC sued LBRY last March for allegedly offering unregistered securities to raise a total of $6.2 million starting in 2016. LBRY allegedly offered and sold LBC to institutional investors, using the proceeds to pay bills for operating expenses. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this case could have massive implications for cryptocurrencies that might be deemed to be afoul of regulations in the future.
