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Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s Environmental Footprint
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the detailed letter sent out by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to the CEO of Greenidge Generation (GREE), questioning the environmental footprint of its bitcoin mining operation in New York state. Plus, reaction to the SEC rejecting WisdomTree's spot bitcoin ETF application.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Tells Elizabeth Warren SEC Needs More Authority to Rein In Crypto
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his reading of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying he wants his agency to have greater authority and resources to crack down on the crypto sector.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants Greater Authority and Resources to Regulate Crypto
In a letter to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said Congress should grant the SEC greater authority and resources to crack down on the crypto sector.
New Infrastructure Bill Looks to Raise $30B Through Crypto Taxes
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.
Bitcoin Retreats After Touching $40K as Amazon Denies Rumors Over Bitcoin Adoption
On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Price Seesaws in Tight Range Into the Weekend
Another quiet week for bitcoin as buyers and sellers appear to be in a stalemate. Bitcoin's prices have been caught between $31K and $36K since at least June 21. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun review the week's events that potentially drove BTC movements and discusses Sen. Elizabeth Warren's warning to the SEC regarding crypto regulation. Plus, Jack Dorsey's Square is launching a bitcoin hardware wallet.
What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?
The Basel Committee is asking banks to increase capital requirements for bitcoin exposure, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning against bitcoin risks. U.S. lawmakers are also critical of bitcoin, with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren urging the government to confront crypto threats “head-on.”
