State of Crypto
Federal Reserve Opens Pathway For Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The U.S. Federal Reserve is publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions to access its “master accounts,” something these firms need to participate in the global payment system. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and potential outcomes.
Tornado Cash Sanctions Are Spiraling Into Compliance Nightmares
The crypto mixer’s sanctions issue raises many questions.
Regulation Outlook After Tornado Cash U.S. Ban
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest regulatory landscape following the U.S. Treasury department's sanction of crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Plus, the latest developments for regulating stablecoins following Terra's collapse.
Issues Crypto Should Watch For in the Tornado Cash Sanctions
OFAC sanctioning Tornado Cash presents fascinating new questions about crypto’s role in nuclear weapons proliferation.
MakerDAO Founder: Crypto Is a 'Force for Good'
MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen weighs in on how DeFi projects can "interact with the real world economy" and do things like invest in real estate and renewable energy. Christensen also shares his thoughts on the future of stablecoin regulation.
The SEC Is Providing Regulatory Clarity, Just Not How Anyone Wants
The Securities and Exchange Commission was pretty clear about why it deemed nine cryptocurrencies “securities” last week, and that’s equally clearly an opening salvo.
Legal Ramifications of Using NFTs as Collateral for Secure Loans
NFT lending is becoming a big business, despite the recent crypto rout. Anderson Kill Associate Attorney Jeff Karas discusses the legal implications of using NFTs as collateral for secured loans.
Twitter Lawyers Characterize Musk’s Deal Withdrawal as ‘Wrongful’
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the legal and regulatory implications of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s termination of buying Twitter. Plus, an update on the Three Arrows Capital (3AC) crypto contagion.
Looking at the Claims Celsius Operated Like a Ponzi
A new lawsuit alleges that a major crypto lender was, in fact, a Ponzi scheme. Happy Tuesday folks.
Fmr FDIC Exec: Crypto Investors Can Rely on 'Frankly Nothing' in Current Regulatory Environment
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is looking into claims by crypto broker Voyager that its customer accounts were protected by the agency in the event of collapse. Former FDIC Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji discusses the scrutiny as Three Arrows creditors get an emergency hearing.
