Jack Schickler

Jack Schickler was a CoinDesk reporter focused on crypto regulations, based in Brussels, Belgium. He previously wrote about financial regulation for news site MLex, before which he was a speechwriter and policy analyst at the European Commission and the U.K. Treasury. He doesn’t own any crypto.

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FTX's Bahamas Liquidators Seek to Exclude Over $200M Worth of Luxury Properties From Liquidation

The unwinding of Sam Bankman-Fried’s sprawling empire is proving as unwieldy as the company itself.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Pro-Crypto EU Lawmaker Eva Kaili Set to Lose Vice-Presidency Amid Corruption Probe

Kaili, actively involved in European Parliament discussions on cryptocurrency and NFTs, was suspended from her party last week following allegations of lobbying by Qatar.

Eva Kaili, European Parliament vice president (Wikimedia)

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Crypto Payments App MoonPay Gains UK Regulator Registration

The firm was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as of Friday, signifying compliance with money laundering rules.

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EU Lawmaker Kaili Suspended From Party in Corruption Scandal

Eva Kaili, a Greek politician in the European Parliament, is facing accusations she’s tied to a scandal involving Qatar lobbying.

Eva Kaili, European Parliament vice president (Wikimedia)

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EU’s McGuinness Urges Speedier Vote on Long-Delayed Crypto Laws

A final vote on MiCA and anti-money-laundering rules has been repeatedly pushed back, even though a deal was struck in June

European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says crypto regulation in the European Union has become more urgent now. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before US House Financial Committee

The chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, said SBF's attendance was "imperative."

Sam Bankman-Fried sticking his tongue out while at Crypto Bahamas earlier this year. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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UK Extends Crypto Tax Break for Investment Managers in Financial Reforms

Rishi Sunak’s government has already legislated to use stablecoins as a means of payment as he seeks to make the country a crypto hub.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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EU to Make Crypto Companies Report Tax Details to Authorities

New OECD-inspired tax evasion plans take a step further than the MiCA but haven’t settled how to deal with foreign providers

EU tax commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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Un funcionario del BCE dice que deberían prohibirse las criptomonedas que consumen mucha energía

Fabio Panetta también afirmó que los inversores están atrapados en una “burbuja”.

Fabio Panetta talks to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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ECB Official Says Energy-Intensive Crypto Should Be Banned

Fabio Panetta also said that investors have been caught in a "bubble."

Fabio Panetta talks to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)