Crypto


Opinion

House Bill Shows Challenge of Regulating Crypto Without Giving TradFi a Free Pass

House Republicans Patrick McHenry and GT Thompson face a central problem with their crypto bill: Removing SEC discretion over whether a crypto token is a security allows issuers of traditional stocks and bonds the opportunity to arbitrage regulation, writes Todd Phillips.

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Policy

UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling at a Tuesday debate.

UK Minister Andrew Griffith (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Policy

Hong Kong Lawmaker Invites Coinbase to Apply to Operate in Region Amid U.S. SEC Crackdown

The company is excited to expand globally and wants to build in Abu Dhabi, Canada and Singapore, Coinbase's Vice President of International Policy said.

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