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Brian Armstrong Sees Coinbase Eventually Becoming a 'Super App' Similar to WeChat
Coinbase (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong envisions that the exchange's platform will eventually become a global "super app" like the Tecent's WeChat. "The Hash" panel discusses Armstrong's vision for the platform, as well as the concerns around decentralization and privacy if the crypto exchange's interface does turn into a super app.
Tether Outlook as Crypto Winter Grinds On
CoinDesk's chief insights columnist David Z. Morris joins "The Hash" panel to discuss why stablecoin tether (USDT) could face serious pressure amid the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s apparent crackdown on the crypto industry, with recent lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance.
Stablecoins, DeFi Could be in SEC’s Crosshairs Next, Berenberg Predicts
Stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crackdown on the crypto industry, Berenberg said in a research report. This comes after the SEC said earlier this month that it was suing crypto exchange Binance, its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the operating company for Binance.US on allegations of violating federal securities laws. A day later it sued rival exchange Coinbase (COIN) on similar charges. The Hash" panel weighs in on the agency's approach to crypto regulation.
Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Wallet Teams Up with Coinbase and Cash App
Jack Dorsey’s FinTech company Block (SQ) will integrate its self-custody bitcoin wallet, Bitkey, with its financial services platform Cash App and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Public beta testing will also start soon. Lindsey Grossman, the business lead at Bitkey, Block's bitcoin wallet, discusses the partnerships, along with the future of self-custody.
The SEC Needs to 'Wake Up': Sen. Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) shares his thoughts on the state of crypto regulation in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sues Coinbase and Binance. The lawmaker also explains why he is introducing a bill that aims to block Chinese ownership of American crypto companies.
BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund), according to a person familiar with the matter. BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the person said. Coinbase declined to comment. "The Hash" panel discusses the firm's move into the crypto space.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on SEC Lawsuit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sits down with CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De to discuss Coinbase's response to the charges and its legal strategy.
AI, Metaverse Tokens Dip Amid SEC's Lawsuits
AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.
Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slides to Lowest Level Since 2018
Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows bitcoin supply on crypto exchanges has slipped to its lowest levels since February 2018, with 6.4% supply leaving exchanges in the past week. That dip comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused exchanges Binance and Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to U.S. customers. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Key Takeaways From House Hearing on Future of Digital Assets
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the future of digital assets. The committee weighed its draft stablecoin bill in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s action against Binance and Coinbase. Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation in the United States.
