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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins A16z, Shares Outlook on Crypto Regulations
As federal regulations around cryptocurrencies come into focus, Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, shares his take on the evolving U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. He explains the relationship between the SEC and CFTC, outlook for stablecoin regulation and reactions to SEC cracking down on Coinbase. Plus, his plan to help the regulators understand crypto after joining venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time advisor.
Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Crypto advocate Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, has joined venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time adviser in the latest high-profile addition to the firm. "The Hash" hosts discusses the outlook for a16z as it continues to build partnerships, expand its crypto division and potentially drive a crypto revolution.
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and implications of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani and a U.S.-based promoter, Glenn Arcaro, alleging fraud worth $2 billion against the crypto lending company. Plus, reactions to CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, aka “Crypto Dad,” quitting BlockFi's board after just four months on the job and Binance.US reportedly going public in three years.
LedgerX CEO on Acquisition by FTX.US in Bid for U.S. Crypto Derivatives
Zach Dexter, co-founder and CEO of LedgerX, discusses what’s next for his crypto derivatives firm as it readies to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.US by October.
Состояние Криптo: SEC против CFTC
Между двумя американскими регуляторами, возможно, назревает война за сферу влияния в сфере Криптo .
2 новых законопроекта просят CFTC уточнить регулирование Криптo и предотвратить манипулирование ценами
Спонсором обоих законопроектов является конгрессмен Даррен Сото (демократ от Флориды), поддерживающий криптовалюты.
Комиссар CFTC Стамп осуждает «чрезмерное упрощение», согласно которому Криптo является либо ценной бумагой, либо товаром
Стамп заявил, что CFTC обладает юрисдикцией только в отношении фьючерсов и других производных продуктов.
Конгрессмены Макгенри и Томпсон назвали высказывания председателя SEC Дженслера о Криптo «тревожными»
Оба конгрессмена написали, что вместо того, чтобы потенциально регулировать инновации и создание рабочих мест за пределами США, законодатели и регулирующие органы должны «способствовать активному диалогу между регулирующими органами и участниками рынка».
Biden Administration Reportedly Picking Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC
President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering tapping acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham for a full term as head of the agency. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean about the future of crypto regulation. Plus, an update on the Treasury Department’s possible interpretation of the infrastructure bill.
