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'Consumer Protection' Is Needed for Crypto Industry, Sen. Lummis Says
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) answers some rapid fire questions from CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie about guidelines needed in crypto, who the lawmaker has spoken to recently from the digital assets industry and her favorite crypto slang terminology.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Ready for 'Prime Time,' Sen. Cynthia Lummis Says
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) reacts to the length of time it took for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to greenlight spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. "The foot dragging at the SEC might have led some to think or given credence to people who say that Bitcoin is backed by thin air. That is absolutely untrue," Lummis said.
Sen. Lummis: My 'Instinct' Is SEC Chair Gary Gensler Understands Crypto as an Asset Class
On CoinDesk's "First Mover" show, host Jennifer Sanasie asked Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) if Gary Gensler should be replaced as the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the wake of the long wait for spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. "My instinct is that Gensler understands this asset class. And I just am speculating, that his reticence is more political than it is a misalignment of understanding of the fundamentals," Lummis said.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis Is 'Optimistic' About Stablecoin Legislation This Year
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the progress on crypto-related legislation in 2024, the aftermath of spot bitcoin ETFs being approved in the U.S. and why the lawmaker thinks a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in America is "unnecessary."
Spot Bitcoin ETFs: What You Need to Know
In this week's edition of "Open Forum," viewers send CoinDesk questions on social media and host Jennifer Sanasie gets the answers after the highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETF approvals took place in the U.S. ETF Think Tank research director Cinthia Murphy assisted CoinDesk with the answers to these inquiries.
Bitcoin's Volatility Continues; Japan Wants New Web3 Rules
"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down the biggest crypto headlines impacting the industry today, including a closer look at bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. earlier this month. Some Japanese congressmen want to carve out policies for Web3, according to CoinDesk Japan. And, two Tornado Cash developers have raised over $350,000 for their legal defense fund.
Bitcoin Drops Below $39K; Donald Trump Pushes Back on CBDCs
"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, including former U.S. president Donald Trump's latest comments opposing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at a rally in New Hampshire on Monday. A closer look at why bitcoin (BTC) is falling below $39,000. And, an update on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF.
Here's Why Ether Could Surge in 2024
Investors are likely to have a relook at ether as the spot ETF narrative gathers steam and Ethereum remains the dominant chain in the DeFi and NFT world, according to analysts. CoinDesk's Amitoj Singh presents "The Chart of the Day."
Grayscale CEO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval and 'Fee War' Among Issuers
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein looks back on the spot bitcoin ETF approval and what it means for Grayscale and the wider crypto markets. Plus, insights on the competitive fees and how Grayscale plans to compete with other ETF issuers.
Bitcoin Downside Risks Remain Despite Early Success of Spot ETFs, Observers Say
Despite the early success of several U.S. listed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), headwinds for bitcoin (BTC) continues to linger and further downside risks remain, according to on-chain analysis firm CryptoQuant. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
