Regulation

Regulation

Policy

One of 2 Remaining Democrats at U.S. CFTC Will Exit When New Chair Arrives

As the crypto industry awaits a surge in digital assets authority at the U.S. derivatives agency, Democrat Christy Goldsmith Romero plans to depart.

Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Upbit Partner Firm Faces 3 Month Partial Suspension From South Korea

The notice is due to the company's "violation of the obligation to prohibit transactions with unreported virtual asset operators," it said.

South Korea flag (Planet Volumes / Unsplash)

Opinion

Why The SEC Needs to Allow Staking in Exchange-Traded Products

A bipartisan challenge to the SEC's exclusion of staking from ETPs is an essential step to maintaining America’s competitiveness in the digital asset markets.

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Policy

U.S. Senators Push for SEC to Rethink Crypto Staking in Exchange Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission blocked staking when crypto exchange-traded funds were granted, but the lawmakers suggest the SEC may have been off-base.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility.

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Policy

SEC Backs Off Crypto Dealer Fight, Continues Resetting Industry Approach

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been overhauling its digital asset legal strategy, and this week it dropped an appeal of the crypto dealer rule.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled fraud accusations with firms associated with Archblock and the TrueUSD stablecoin. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: Trump: What’s Changed for Crypto?

A year ago, policy gridlock stifled crypto. Now, change is happening with the Trump administration’s stance on crypto, fueling greater acceptance and momentum.

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Opinion

How Hong Kong Can Seize the Mantle as Asia’s Crypto Hub

Establishing the proper regulatory environment is essential; here’s what the territory needs to do.

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Markets

Tether May Have to Sell Some Bitcoin to Comply With U.S. Stablecoin Rules: JPMorgan

Company data suggests that Tether's reserves are 66% compliant under the STABLE Act and 83% under the GENIUS Act, the report said.

JPMorgan building (Shutterstock)

Policy

Coinbase in Talks for Return to India 2 Years After Exit: Report

The exchange would be following in the steps of Binance and Bybit if it manages to secure a license.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)