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Ex-CFTC Chairman Discusses Celsius' Bankruptcy and CBDC Adoption

The former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why the bankruptcy of lender Celsius Network could set legal precedent in future crypto hearings, and why the likelihood of CBDC adoption worldwide could be based on Chinese technology.

Former CFTC Chief J. Christoper Giancarlo on "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV screenshot)

Policy

US Congressional Group ‘Disturbed’ by Crypto Mining Energy Usage

The six Democratic lawmakers found that seven large crypto miners consume enough energy to power all the households in Houston, Texas.

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Markets

US Inflation Gauge Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 9.1%; Bitcoin Falls

The new Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading keeps pressure on the U.S. central bank to further tighten monetary policy aggressively at its next meeting later in July.

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Markets

US CPI Preview: Inflation Likely to Climb to New 40-Year High

A hotter-than-expected core CPI figure could bring renewed selling pressure to the bitcoin market.

Inflation in the U.S. probably rose to another four-decade high in June. (Mediamodifier/Pixabay)

Finance

Celsius is ‘Deeply Insolvent,’ Alleges Vermont Department of Financial Regulation

The troubled lender lacks the assets and liquidity to honor its obligations to investors, DFR said.

Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network (CoinDesk)

Policy

US Treasury Opens Door for Public Comments on Biden’s Crypto Order

The U.S. agency will accept comment letters by Aug. 8 on the president’s March order to establish a regulatory regime for crypto.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University in April 2022 (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

Policy

Digital Dollar Could Be Good for Financial Stability, US Federal Researchers Say

Though critics of a central bank digital currency have warned it could amplify bank runs, the Office of Financial Research says it may actually help.

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Finance

Three Arrows Creditors Get Emergency Hearing as Founders Fail to 'Cooperate'

Creditors say the fund’s remaining assets could be “transferred or otherwise disposed of” before creditors get their share.

3AC co-founder Su Zhu speaks at Crypto Bahamas. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

Markets

US Job Growth Remains Historically Strong, Exceeding Economists' Expectations

The employment report will be a key data point for the Federal Reserve's next rate hike decision later this month.

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Policy

FDIC Probing Voyager Claims It Was Insured by Regulator

The Canadian-based crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.

Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)