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Gensler Says SEC Is Fine Going After Crypto With Its Current Authority

As a new Congress prepares to work on uncertain crypto legislation next year, the SEC chairman says his agency needs nothing apart from more money and more reach overseas.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, on Capitol Hill, September 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.  (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Economic Unreality: What SEC ICO Precedents Mean for Ripple

The history and future of crypto securities law told in four acts: Kik, Telegram, Library and Ripple.

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The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations

The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

Rostin Behnam and Gary Gensler (Will Ess for Pixelmind.ai/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Regulation Progress Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage’: Law Professor

Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.

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Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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SEC Could Use BlockFi as Object Lesson for Clear Crypto Regulation, Says Ex-SEC Official

Howard Fischer discusses why the SEC is more concerned with setting standards than getting the $30 million owed by the failed lender.

Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner (Moses Singer)

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A Central Bank for Crypto?

"If there was a central bank for crypto, which seems to be what Binance is trying to create ... we wouldn't see the scope of problems that we're seeing today," says Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner and former SEC senior trial counsel. He points out the irony of crypto's call for regulation amid ongoing contagion and bankruptcy hearings.

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SEC Concerned About What BlockFi Settlement Represents to Investors: Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel

Crypto lender BlockFi owes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) $30 million stemming from a prior settlement on allegations it violated securities law through its interest account offering. Moses Singer LLP Partner and Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer discusses what this means for the SEC.

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Former SEC Counsel on BlockFi's Bankruptcy Filing

Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, discusses the legal considerations of crypto lender BlockFi filing for bankruptcy as it owes $30 million to the SEC and has $355 million in crypto frozen on FTX.

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BlockFi Most Likely to Pay SEC First, Crypto Lawyer Says

Sasha Hodder said retail customers probably won't get their money back from the bankrupt crypto lender.

Crypto lawyer Sasha Hodder said the SEC will be at the front of the line among BlockFi's creditors. (LinkedIn)