State of Crypto
Celsius’ Third Bankruptcy Hearing: Who Should Get Their Money Back?
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down Celsius’ third bankruptcy hearing on Thursday which focused on whether custodial account holders should be able to get their funds back.
Australia Starts Research Program to Explore Digital Asset Opportunities
The Digital Finance Cooperative Research Center is a $124.3 million program funded by industry partners, universities and the Australian Government – which is beginning a review of how cryptocurrency assets are managed. Piper Alderman Partner Michael Bacina discusses what this means for future adoption and regulation in Australia.
Here’s Why FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Visited the White House
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried visited the White House in May amid regulatory turf battle between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Federal Reserve to Launch Real-Time Payments Service FedNow Mid 2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to launch its instant payments platform FedNow between May and July of 2023. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.
IRS Serves ‘John Doe’ Summons to sFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) served a “John Doe” summons on crypto prime dealer sFOX earlier this week, sFOX Head of Operations Christopher Behnke said. The move allows the tax agency to hunt for potential tax evaders who are using company services. Behnke added the company is reviewing the document internally and contemplating next steps.
Voyager Can Now Pay ‘Retention’ Rewards to Employees, US Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that crypto lender Voyager Digital, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, can pay more than 30 employees a collective $1.6 million as a "retention" award. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation and an outlook into the troubled lender's future.
Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Loses Primary Bid for Congress
Michelle Bond lost her primary bid to be the Republican congressional candidate for her New York district. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto candidates across the country. Plus, what to expect from Voyager's bankruptcy hearing.
Rep Tom Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to explain its sanctioning of crypto mixer Tornado Cash in an open letter tweeted Tuesday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Breaking Down Fed’s Guidance for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced last week it is publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions to access its “master accounts” and participate in the global payment system. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto banks and regulation.
