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CFTC Commissioner Mersinger Discusses Spot Bitcoin ETF Optimism, Crypto Regulation

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto 2023 event in Washington, D.C., CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger shares insights into the state of U.S. crypto regulation and also explains why she's "not surprised" about spot bitcoin ETF excitement fueling market optimism. Plus, Mersinger weighs in on the regulator recently targeting three decentralized finance (DeFi) operations and Binance renewing its push to fend off charges from the CFTC.

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Binance cerca di nuovo di annullare la causa “incendiaria” della CFTC

La legge statunitense "non controlla il mondo", afferma un documento depositato in tribunale dal più grande exchange Cripto al mondo, mentre la pressione normativa si intensifica.

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Crypto Spot Market Regulation Gap Unaddressed for 'Far Too Long': Former CFTC Commissioner Stump

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, former CFTC commissioner Dawn Stump discusses her take on the biggest challenges and gaps in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, what lawmakers can do when it comes to overseeing the crypto spot market, industry implications of ether futures ETFs and the outlook for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi).

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U.S. Regulators 'Owe the Marketplace Some Greater Clarity,' Former CFTC Commissioner Says

Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump discusses the urgency for regulatory clarity in the crypto space and the responsibility of Congress when it comes to appointing a supervisor for the industry. "I do very much believe that Congress is going to have to authorize...one of the regulatory agencies to oversee and regulate the day-to-day spot market in the crypto community," Stump said. "The regulators themselves owe the marketplace some greater clarity."

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SEC Not Willing to 'Publicly Assert That Ether Is a Security Right Now': Former CFTC General Counsel

For CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, Daniel Davis, former CFTC general counsel and a current partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, discusses why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not willing to "publicly assert that ether is a security right now." Davis also noted the agency did not list ether as a security "when they brought enforcement actions against platforms like Coinbase and Binance."

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The SBF Trial Remains 'Top of Mind' for Regulators, Congress: Legal Expert

For CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, Daniel Davis, former CFTC general counsel and a current partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, discusses how FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial and the crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings could shape future crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether (ETH) could be classified as a commodity.

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Commissioner Mersinger touches on the hot topic of DeFi regulation and the need for collaboration

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger joins us at Meridian to discuss DeFi regulation and her advice to both DeFi stakeholders and regulators, stressing the need for clearer guidance and collaboration amongst the two sides.

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Ex CEO di Voyager accusato dalle autorità di regolamentazione statunitensi di frode e false dichiarazioni

L'ex CEO di Voyager Digital, Steve Ehrlich, sta affrontando le denunce della Federal Trade Commission e della Commodity Futures Trading Commission, che hanno sfruttato il caso anche per rafforzare la propria posizione USDC come merce.

Voyager Digital's Ex-CEO Steve Ehrlich is under the gun from multiple regulators accusing him of fraud and making false claims to customers. (CoinDesk)

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'Generational Change in Washington' Likely Needed for 'Sensible' Crypto Legislation: Former CFTC Chair

J. Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, weighs in on the state of digital asset regulation in the U.S. "We need some degree of generational change in Washington before we get the sensible crypto legislation that we really need," Giancarlo said.

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Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo: 'Real Issue' Is Future-Proofing the U.S. Dollar

Former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP J. Christopher Giancarlo shares his thoughts on the potential future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). "The real issue is...how do we future-proof the U.S. dollar?" Giancarlo said. "How do we protect democratic values of economic integrity and economic autonomy in these digital systems?"

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