Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De is CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, covering regulators, lawmakers and institutions. When he's not reporting on digital assets and policy, he can be found admiring Amtrak or building LEGO trains. He owns < $50 in BTC and < $20 in ETH. He was named the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers' Journalist of the Year in 2020.

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Policy

Federal Credit Union Regulator Should Look at Crypto Rules, Official Says

The NCUA could look at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's crypto guidance as an example, Kyle Hauptman said.

U.S. Capitol

Markets

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes May Surrender to US Law Enforcement Next Month

Hayes would be allowed to continue living in Singapore under the agreement his counsel is currently negotiating with federal prosecutors.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes might surrender to U.S. officials on April 6, a federal prosecutor said last month.

Policy

Gensler Straddles Innovation and Enforcement at Senate Hearing

Gary Gensler was careful to strike a balance between emphasizing regulating suspicious behavior as well as encouraging new innovations.

The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to consider Gary Gensler's nomination to run the SEC on Tuesday.

Policy

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler will appear for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee today.

Markets

CBOE Kicks Off Bitcoin ETF Clock With VanEck Filing

The SEC now has 45 days to either approve or disapprove the application, or extend the review period.

Gabor Gurbacs, director of digital-asset strategy at VanEck

Policy

Crypto Is Spared Scapegoat Treatment in US Hearing on Terror Financing

Witnesses didn't call for new domestic terror statutes or treat cryptocurrencies as a tool uniquely suited for illicit finance in a U.S. Congressional hearing Thursday.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) organized Thursday's hearing on terrorist financing.

Policy

US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto's Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, which is holding a hearing on domestic terrorism financing on Thursday.

Finance

Coinbase's Financials Are Now Public Ahead of Stock Market Listing

The crypto exchange's S-1 Form is now live, revealing key details before Coinbase stock hits the market.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Policy

US Central Bank Explains 'Preconditions' for a Digital Dollar

The U.S. central bank is grappling with how to proceed on a potential "digital dollar" project.

Federal Reserve building, Washington, D.C.

Policy

Paxos Plans to File for a Clearing Agency License

CEO Charles Cascarilla said the crypto firm, which already settles equities trades, hopes to apply for a clearing firm license soon.

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