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'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo on His New Book, the SEC's Warning to Coinbase, Blockfi, CBDCs and More
Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's frustration over the SEC's threat to sue if his company launches a planned lending product, Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and "Crypto Dad," discusses the problems with long-standing regulations and shares his thoughts on a different approach. Giancarlo also discloses why he remains an adviser to BlockFi even though he has left its board, and he gives his vision of the future featuring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other cryptocurrencies. Plus, highlights from his new book, "#Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money" launching Oct. 26.

Mastercard Acquires Blockchain Analytics Firm CipherTrace
Payments giant Mastercard announced the acquisition of crypto intelligence company CipherTrace to enhance its crypto capabilities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the move, explaining why he thinks “this is clearly a sign of more to come.” Plus, what to make of the SEC’s relationship with Coinbase and former crypto-friendly regulator Brian Quintenz joining VC firm a16z.

Coinbase Falls After Disclosing Regulatory Inquiries Over Lending Product
Stock investors aren’t waiting for resolution of the matter even as the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange pushes back.

Coinbase CEO: SEC Threatened to Sue Over Lending Product
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is threatening to sue the crypto exchange should it launch its “Lend” product due to concerns it may be a securities offering. “The Hash” panel unpacks the potential repercussions for Coinbase and the wider digital asset space.

SEC Threatened to Sue Coinbase Over Lending Product, CEO Says
The securities regulator is threatening to sue Coinbase should the exchange launch its Lend product, Brian Armstrong claimed in a Twitter thread.

Why Did SEC Reportedly Threaten to Sue Coinbase Over Lending Product?
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to sue the business over its yet-to-be-launched “Lend” program. CoinDesk’s Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what it could mean for Coinbase and what to watch for.

Green NFT Platform ‘OneOf’ Partners With Coinbase, Doja Cat
OneOf, a “green” music-focused non-fungible token (NFT) platform on the Tezos blockchain, released the first drop of rapper/singer Doja Cat’s genesis NFT collection, “Planet Doja” Wednesday. OneOf has also partnered with Coinbase to allow fans to purchase Doja NFTs with credit cards in addition to cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase Has Words for the SEC. Is It Listening?
The crypto exchange says a surprise legal warning came after months of transparency about its lending plans.



