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Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022
Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.
Most Influential 2021: Elizabeth Warren
The progressive Massachusetts senator has brought the fight against crypto to Washington.
Most Influential 2021: Cynthia Lummis
The Wyoming Senator holds plenty of BTC and may be the crypto industry’s most prominent advocate in Congress. Here’s what she’s thinking for 2022.
Australian Senate Committee Calls for New Rules for Crypto
The committee wants regulations that will make the country more competitive in the crypto industry with other jurisdictions.
US Lawmakers Push Back on Facebook’s Novi Wallet Launch
A group of Democrat senators is taking umbrage with a pilot launch involving Novi and Paxos’ USDP stablecoin.
US Senators Propose Tracking Foreign Crypto Mining
The U.S. “must get a better handle” on how cryptocurrencies are used worldwide, Sen. Hassan said.
Messari’s Selkis on Senate Bid: ‘No Comment’
After making waves on Crypto Twitter on Monday with an announced candidacy, the founder of crypto data firm Messari has been mum on details.
US House Moves to Consider Unamended Infrastructure Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to consider the original provision of the Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure bill on Sept. 27 without any crypto amendments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on Congress' crypto tax provision and the possible outcomes. Plus, his take on the outlook for ether futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications as it seems the ETF scene is heating up again.
Status of The Crypto Tax Provision in the Infrastructure Bill
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De has the latest on the infrastructure bill awaiting a vote in the House. As Nik reports, lawmakers are still trying to amend the controversial crypto provision in the bill even though it doesn’t seem likely they will succeed.
Binance Tightens Customer Verification Requirements
Crypto exchange Binance has tightened the customer verification requirements on its platforms. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the reactions and implications as Binance expands its response to the heightened regulatory scrutiny over recent months.
