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Grayscale Investments CEO on Educating American Investors About the Spot Bitcoin ETF
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins “First Mover” to discuss bitcoin's recent price drop and its correlation to the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, looking at the broader trend of geopolitics' influence on the crypto market. Plus, Sonnenshein explains Grayscale’s newly launched campaign to educate American investors about their influence on the SEC, encouraging retail traders to advocate for a Spot Bitcoin ETF.

Terra, CEO Do Kwon Ordered to Comply With SEC Subpoena Related to Mirror Protocol Investigation
Terra and Kwon had sought a dismissal, arguing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission doesn't have jurisdiction over Kwon or his company.

Elon Musk Accuses the SEC of Harassment on Free Speech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of harassment in a calculated effort to “chill” his right to free speech. The SEC closely watches the billionaire’s Twitter account with the concern he is manipulating the stock of Tesla.

Berkshire Hathaway Invests $1B in Brazilian Digital Bank Nubank, Reduces Mastercard, Visa Positions
The share purchase was made in the last quarter of 2021, according to an SEC filing.

BlockFi Will Register Its Lending Product With SEC as Part of $100M Settlement
Crypto lender BlockFi will move forward with registering its high-yield crypto-lending product with the agency as part of its $100 million settlement deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "How are we actually promoting innovation?" Jenn Sanasie asks, adding that companies receive no protections from the government agency. Plus, "The Hash" team discusses SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's response.

Binance.US Faces SEC Probe Over Trading Affiliates: Report
The two affiliates have ties to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, The Wall Street Journal reported.

SEC Enforcement Against Wonderland Could Mean Trouble for DeFi
“Protocol Controlled Value” is rarely controlled by a protocol, and enforcement agencies may be taking a closer look.

BlockFi Will Pay $100M in Settlement With SEC, State Regulators Over High-Yield Accounts: Report
The company has been under investigation since at least November over the lending product, which offers yields as high as 9.5%.

CFTC Chair Urges Leading Role in Overseeing Crypto Spot Markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam appealed to Congress Wednesday requesting his agency be granted authority to oversee crypto spot markets in the U.S. Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the potential benefits of increased regulation, also sharing insights into price discovery in the bitcoin spot markets. Plus, thoughts on the SEC requesting comments from asset managers pending spot bitcoin ETF approvals about possible market manipulation.

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF Approved for Nasdaq Listing
Valkyrie Funds has launched Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI) on the Nasdaq today, offering exposure to the stocks of bitcoin miners. Valkyrie Investments CIO and co-founder Steven McClurg shares his insights amid SEC further delaying its decision on approving Grayscale's spot bitcoin ETF. Plus, outlook for the global macro crypto market.

