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We Are 'Not' Going to See a Crypto Legislation This Year: Legal Expert
Hogan Lovells partner Liz Boison answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk including takeaways from the SEC's inquiry into the Ethereum Foundation, the role of crypto in the upcoming Presidential election, and why it's unlikely for crypto legislation to be passed this year. "This Congress already has its dance card pretty full up between now and the election," Boison said.
What Does State Inquiry Mean for Ethereum?
The Ethereum Foundation – the Swiss non-profit organization at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem – is facing questions from an unnamed "state authority" according to the group's website's GitHub repository. CoinDesk's Sam Kessler breaks down the latest update, as well as a report from Fortune that names the "state authority," as the SEC. Fortune's report also says the agency is seeking to classify ETH as a security. Watch.
What Is the Biggest Regulatory Hurdle for U.S. Crypto Firms?
Aaron Kaplan, co-founder and co-CEO of Prometheum Inc., answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the timeline for Prometheum's launch, his vision on the future of crypto and biggest regulatory hurdle for crypto firms in the United States.
How Prometheum Is Getting Ready to Launch Its Fully-Compliant Crypto Firm
Prometheum Inc. co-founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential timeline for the launch of its fully compliant crypto platform within SEC regulations. Plus, insights on Prometheum's approach to compliance and whether ether is classified as a security.
AI-Linked Tokens Surge on Nvidia Hype; Nigeria's SEC Cracks Down on Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the 25% surge in artificial-intelligence tokens over the past 24 hours, according to data tracked by CoinGecko. Plus, Nigeria's SEC updates guidelines for crypto firms in an attempt to stop "criminal activities." And, the latest announcement from Hong Kong’s Central Bank on a wholesale CBDC project.
What Happens to the Spot ETH ETF Applications If Ether Is Deemed a Security?
Will the question of whether ether (ETH) is a security complicate the spot ether ETF applications? CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the U.S. SEC's view on ether and how that could potentially impact the applications for spot ether ETFs.
What's Next for Spot ETH ETFs
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation, Nik De, weighs in on the legal path ahead for spot ETH ETF issuers. He says we can expect the legal path to look similar to the spot bitcoin ETF path to approval. Plus, what could happen if the SEC rejects the spot ETH ETF applications.
Worldcoin’s WLD Drops as Elon Musk Sues OpenAI; Robinhood Teams Up With Arbitrum
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Reuters report on Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract. Plus, a group of state attorneys general are arguing that the SEC exceeded its authority in suing the crypto exchange Kraken. And, the latest announcements coming out of ETHDenver on Robinhood's partnership with Arbitrum.
Is Morgan Stanley Joining the Spot ETF Hype? SEC Objects Retainer Payment to Terraform's Lawyers
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley performing due diligence to add spot bitcoin ETF products to its brokerage platform, according to two people familiar with the matter. Plus, the latest update on the legal dispute between Terraform and the SEC. And, why miners are still selling their bitcoin as reward halving nears.
Will The SEC's Case Against Coinbase Get Thrown Out?; Trump Promises to 'Never Allow' a CBDC if Elected
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including the latest update on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against crypto exchange, Coinbase. Plus, former President Donald Trump, promises to ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC) if elected, and insights on the renewed frenzy for meme coins on the Solana blockchain.
