Regulation
Consensus 2022: Chris Giancarlo on Future of Crypto Regulation, Algorand Foundation CEO on Terra
“First Mover” is at the Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. Notable guests include Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo discussing the future of crypto regulation and Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden on how the blockchain is aiming to entice Terra developers.
Washington Bitcoin Miners Brace for Higher Fees
Washington state bitcoin miners will be hit by a 29% rate hike for hydroelectric power in Chelan County. “The Hash” team discusses miner migration due to regulatory issues and how inflation can impact the industry.
Fidelity’s Abby Johnson on the Future of Crypto Regulation
Fidelity Chairman and CEO Abby Johnson discusses the need for regulatory clarity around digital assets and what’s ahead in the world of crypto regulation.
DOJ Charges Former OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading
Former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain was charged on June 1 with wire fraud and money laundering after trading on confidential information about which NFTs were about to be featured on OpenSea. It’s the first DOJ has pursued an “insider trading” charge involving digital assets.
Terra Luna Crash Brings Stablecoins Under Regulatory Scrutiny
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the impact of algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD's (UST) downfall on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Last week U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushed for stablecoin regulation during an annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, citing UST woes. Is stricter stablecoin regulation on the horizon?
Bitwise Exec on UST Turmoil
As algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) resumes its downward spiral, Bitwise Asset Management Director of Research David Lawant discusses his analysis and outlook of the Terra Luna ecosystem. “The system is inherently unstable,” Lawant said. “This type of situation was extremely likely to happen at some point in time.” Plus, the need for regulation.
How Crypto Regulation Could Drive Innovation
Black Women Blockchain Council (BWBC) Founder Olayinka Odeniran and Fitz Finance Financial Advisor Tamara Fitzgerald discuss how the BWBC is working to ensure crypto regulation encourages innovation and adoption. Plus, what the future holds for BWBC and women in crypto.
US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions.
Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill
A rally was recently held in Albany, New York, against the crypto mining bill that the State Senate will vote on soon. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares his experience at the event, explaining why the Empire State's crypto community is frustrated with the legislation and a proposed alternative bill.
