State of Crypto
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust at Issue in Court
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust discount to net asset value has fallen to its lowest level in a month, ahead of oral arguments in federal court related to Grayscale's lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Binance.US Is Operating 'Unregistered Securities Exchange:' SEC Official
A U.S. Securities and Exchange official said agency staff believes Binance.US is operating an unregistered securities exchange in the U.S., and that staff believe the sale of VGX tokens by Voyager Digital violated federal securities laws. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
SEC Chair Gensler Says Crypto Exchanges May Not Be ‘Qualified Custodians’
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler pushed back on the idea that crypto exchanges could be safe, qualified custodians for investment advisers. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the developments.
Silvergate Stock Tumbles After Bank Says It May Face Certain Regulatory Probes
Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, sending its stock price plunging. "The Company is currently analyzing certain regulatory and other inquiries and investigations that are pending with respect to the Company," the filing stated in part. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.
Former SEC Branch Chief on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S. on the heels of the latest enforcement actions from the SEC. "Regulators move slowly and deliberately, and the [crypto] industry does not," Bragança said. Plus, her thoughts on former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleading guilty and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial.
Texas Regulators Say $1B Voyager-Binance Deal Benefits Halved if Alameda Loan Claim Succeeds
The benefits to creditors from Binance US' $1.02 billion offer to buy up bankrupt crypto lender Voyager hinge on a $445 million loan claim by Alameda Research, making the deal potentially not worth bothering with, Texas regulators said in a Friday court filing. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and an update on global crypto rules.
