crypto regulation
Bittrex to End U.S. Operations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex announced that the company would shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years of operation. Policy 4.0 CEO and founder Tanvi Ratna breaks down her report on the state of crypto regulation.
Potential Implications of CFTC Lawsuit Against Binance
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Binance, the exchange’s founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and a couple of other entities on charges of failing to register as a “futures commission merchant” while offering unregistered crypto derivatives options to U.S. customers. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the significance of the lawsuit.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty to Bribery, Campaign Finance Charges: Reuters
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will plead not guilty on charges of trying to evade campaign financing laws and attempting to bribe one or more Chinese government officials, according to a Reuters report. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in. Separately, OKX says it has identified $157 million in digital assets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research and is turning them over to the bankruptcy estate for the former companies.
Do Kwon Extradition Requested by U.S., South Korea: Montenegro Justice Minister
The U.S. and South Korea have both requested for the extradition of TerraForm Labs founder Do Kwon, according to Montenegro's Justice Minister Marko Kovac. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments.
Binance’s On-Chain Portfolio Stands at $64B, Nansen Data Shows
Data from blockchain analytics firm Nansen shows that Binance’s on-chain portfolio currently stands at $64 billion. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry Partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, shares his thoughts on the CFTC lawsuit against Binance and the state of the broader U.S. crypto regulatory landscape as CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam reiterated Tuesday at a congressional hearing that he believes ether is a commodity, contrary to what the SEC has said. Plus, his thoughts on Sam Bankman-Fried facing a new U.S. indictment.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the heightened regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance and the exchange's CEO Changpeng Zhao. Plus, Grewal shares his insights on Coinbase receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC and his outlook on the future of crypto regulation.
U.S. Prosecutors Unveil New Indictment Against Sam Bankman-Fried
U.S. prosecutors unveiled a new indictment against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Wednesday, adding a bribery charge to the 12 other charges he already faced. Separately, a federal judge paused Voyager's efforts to sell its assets to Binance.US on the same day the CFTC sued crypto exchange Binance alleging "willful evasion" of the U.S. law. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details in the world of crypto regulation.
Former CFTC Chair Massad on CFTC Lawsuit Against Binance: It's a 'Big Deal'
The CFTC has sued Binance on allegations that the crypto exchange offered unregistered crypto derivatives products and directed U.S. customers to evade compliance controls through the use of VPNs. Bernstein analysts predict the CFTC could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement. Timothy Massad, Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and former CFTC Chair, shares his reaction and the potential implications for the state of U.S. crypto regulation.
Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo on U.S. Crypto Regulation, CBDCs
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel and former CFTC Chairman, discusses the state of U.S. crypto regulation, as a deal has been finalized for what’s left of Silicon Valley Bank. Plus, Giancarlo's take on the future of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
Do Kwon Facing Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors in New York charged Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after he was arrested by police in Montenegro. Kwon, whose location had been a mystery for months, also faces an investigation in South Korea and has been on an Interpol wanted list in connection with last year's terraUSD collapse. Kwon already faced civil charges filed by the SEC on allegations he misled investors. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest.
