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Videos

Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail

A federal judge has ordered Heather Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins (worth over $5 billion in today’s prices) of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, to remain in federal custody until trial. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest development in the ongoing Bitfinex saga. Plus, what to expect from the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.

Feb 15, 2022

Policy

US Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill for Government-Backed Stablecoin Insurance

The bill would designate certain stablecoins as "qualified," making them redeemable on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars.

By Jamie CrawleyFeb 15, 2022

The U.S. infrastructure bill's tax provisions could affect the price of ether.

Opinion

CBDCs Are Going to Disappoint

Central bank digital currencies will enter into a competitive field of payment solutions – including stablecoins.

By Paul BrodyFeb 11, 2022

(Matthew Henry/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Asset Manager Van Eck Says Stablecoins Should Be Treated as Investment Funds, Not Banks

Jan van Eck, the firm's CEO, argues against the position of government officials.

By Helene BraunFeb 11, 2022

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of asset manager VanEck, speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

Policy

IMF Chief Touts Advantages of CBDCs Over ‘Unbacked Crypto Assets’ and Stablecoins

Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday that well-designed CBDCs “can potentially offer more resilience, more safety, greater availability and lower costs” than private cryptocurrencies.

By Cheyenne LigonFeb 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a joint press conference with World Bank Group President David Malpass on the recent developments of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the organizations' responses on March 4, 2020 in Washington, DC. It was announced yesterday that the Annual Spring Meetings held by the IMF and World Bank in Washington, DC have been changed to virtual meetings due to concerns about COVID-19. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Videos

Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing

The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services is discussing stablecoins, seeking to better understand their possible risks and the potential regulatory framework that can best address them. “The Hash” panel discusses what we know so far.

Feb 8, 2022