Policy
Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says
The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.
5 Consensus 2023 Takeaways
CoinDesk editorial team members convened to share their insights on the pivotal topics that will influence the future direction of the crypto industry.
'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says
Steptoe partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.
The Case for Regulating, Not Banning, Crypto
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith looks at the logical flaws and assuptions made in a recent Foreign Affairs article calling to ban crypto.
NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access
Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s BlackRock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules.
Coinbase Asks U.S. Court to Force SEC Response to 2022 Rulemaking Petition
The filing is a preemptive move by the crypto exchange to argue that the SEC's approach doesn't provide sufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. crypto firms.
Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer
The high court's "major questions doctrine" could be used to limit the regulator's actions against crypto, said Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs
Bill likely to fail in the House, says miner Marathon Digital.
Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency: Report
Among the positions available are digital pound security architect and digital pound solutions architect.
