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What's Next for FIT21?
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation, Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to discuss the FIT21 bill that was approved on Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives with a 279-136 vote. Plus, insights on the strong Democratic support for the bill and what the next steps could look like.
U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill; Sam Bankman-Fried Being Moved to New Prison
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. House of Representatives has approved FIT21, a wide-reaching bill to establish oversight and regulations for the crypto industry. Plus, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have reached a new record by holdings on Wednesday with more than 850,000 BTC in custody. And, Sam Bankman-Fried is being relocated to a new prison.
Ether Sees Strongest Bull Momentum in 3 Years
Data tracked by trading platform TradingView shows that ether’s (ETH) momentum indicator, which measures the rate of change in prices over 10 days, has jumped to $880, the highest since May 2021. This comes as traders anticipate the potential spot ether ETF approval in the U.S. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
SEC Chair Gensler Got the FIT21 Bill 'Wrong': Rep. French Hill
Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including what the FIT21 bill entails, his reaction to SEC Chair Gensler's comments on the bill, and whether we could expect a Hill chairmanship at the House Financial Services Committee.
Rep. French Hill 'Rejects' Gensler's Argument Ahead of FIT21 Vote
Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), who serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, joins "First Mover" to break down the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. Plus, his reaction to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's pushback against the bill.
Donald Trump-Themed Meme Coins Are Breeding Crypto Millionaires
Donald trump themed meme coins are creating a new class of millionaires. While the Trump MAGA token had nothing to do with that news, it is up nearly 75% in the past two weeks, surging 14% on the news that the campaign would accept crypto. Some holders of the MAGA meme coin have seen returns of over 1,600%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
SEC's Gensler Pushes Back Against House Bill; Crypto Exchanges Form Coalition to Tackle Scams
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as SEC Chair Gary Gensler pushes back against the FIT21 bill hours before a planned vote on Wednesday, saying that the bill “would create new regulatory gaps." Plus, crypto exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, and other firms have joined an alliance to tackle scams. And, WisdomTree won approval to list crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange.
SEC Asking for Ether ETF Filings Update Is 'Somewhat Surprising': Legal Expert
Howard Fischer, Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, weighs in on the agency's request for potential spot ether ETF issuers to update their filings. "A lot of people were under the impression that this was dead in the water," Fischer said.
Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel on Spot Ether ETF Approval Outlook
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update key filings related to these products. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard A. Fischer breaks down what the request could mean for the application process.
MOG Rallies on Anticipation of Spot Ether ETF Approval
Tokens in the Ethereum ecosystem including memecoins like MOG and PEPE surged after Bloomberg analysts raised their odds of a spot ether ETF approval to 75% from 25%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
