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A16z Managing Partner Thinks ‘Ordinary Folks’ Disadvantaged from Token Investing

Venture capital firm a16z’s managing partner Scott Kupor told Congress the lack of regulatory clarity at the SEC was preventing “ordinary folks” from reaping the benefits of crypto investing. “The Hash” panel breaks it down.

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A16z Tells Congress SEC Disadvantages 'Ordinary Folks' From Token Investing

Andreessen Horowitz Managing Partner Scott Kupor blamed unclear guidelines for locking regular investors out of crypto’s upside.

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SEC Chairman Gensler: SEC Should Be ‘Ready to Bring Cases’ Involving Crypto

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said Thursday federal financial regulators should “be ready to bring cases” against bad actors in crypto and other emerging technologies. “The Hash” team weighs in.

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Gensler Says SEC Should Be 'Ready to Bring Cases' Involving Crypto

The SEC chair continued to highlight investor protection as he previewed the regulator’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

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ETF Provider Teucrium Trading Files for a Bitcoin Futures ETP

The ETP would track a benchmark of bitcoin futures contracts.

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Som Seif: 'Rational' for SEC to Approve Crypto ETFs

The founder of Purpose Investments, one of the first companies to offer bitcoin and ether ETFs in North America, chats ahead of Consensus 21.

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Markets

Research Shows How SEC Actions Move Markets

Regulatory actions (and non-actions) have been important to crypto's development. How do the SEC's announcements shift prices?

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Musk Has Doge on a Leash. Is He a Manipulator?

Whatever his intent, to make money or to play games, Musk is putting DOGE holders in a uniquely vulnerable position.

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Grayscale Seeks SEC Reporting Status for Its Digital Large Cap Fund

The crypto asset manager's bitcoin and ethereum trusts both achieved reporting status last year.

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SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin “Highly Speculative,” Hints at ETF Skepticism

According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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