Regulation
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Hires Senate Banking Aide to Advise on Crypto Policy
Corey Frayer spent a decade working as an adviser to members of Congress before serving as a senior staffer on the Senate Banking Committee for Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says Washington Doesn’t Need a New Crypto Regulator
Known affectionately as “Crypto Mom” for her support of the industry, Peirce also warned on CoinDesk TV that the SEC might soon turn its eye towards NFTs.
Binance to Continue Operating in Ontario After Cooperating With Canadian Regulators
The crypto exchange originally told its users in Canada’s most populous province they would need to close their accounts by Dec. 31.
2021: The Year of Crypto Policy and Regulations
From the U.S. infrastructure bill to multiple Capitol Hill hearings on stablecoins, from Turkey banning crypto transactions to China banning crypto mining to India dabbling with tighter regulation, 2021 was a defining regulatory year for the industry.
Iran Banning Crypto Mining Until March 6 to Save Power: Report
It’s the second time this year Iran has taken such measures to reduce the strain on the country’s power grid.
India’s Central Bank Recommends Basic Version of CBDC
The bank calls the currency a “convenient alternative” to cash.
How Crypto’s Regulatory Scene Might Evolve in 2022
Happy holidays, folks. CoinDesk’s reg pod looks ahead to next year’s big stories.
Indian Ruling Party-Aligned Group Takes Stance on Crypto Regulation
The group is unlikely to have much influence on government policy, analysts said.
Binance Gains Bahrain Approval to Become Crypto Asset Service Provider, Registers in Canada
Bahrain’s “in principle” approval still requires the crypto exchange to complete the application process for a license from the central bank.
