Latest from Nikhilesh De
CFTC’s Berkovitz to Step Down Next Month
Dan Berkovitz, who recently warned that DeFi derivatives may violate federal regulations, took office in 2018.
Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Brian Quintenz stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August.
State of Crypto: The SEC Takes on DeFi
The SEC’s investigation into DeFi platforms is unsurprising. The question is whether the U.S. regulator will bring charges.
Tether Asks Court to Block NYAG From Releasing Documents to CoinDesk
Our Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request asked for the release of any documents attesting to Tether’s reserve composition.
FTX.US to Buy LedgerX in Bid for US Crypto Derivatives
The move paves the way for Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire to gain a foothold in the restrictive U.S. derivatives scene.
State of Crypto: The Latest on Congress's Crypto Tax Provision
It's still unclear whether Congress will adopt any amendments.
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Firm Fireblocks
The former securities regulator will work on market structure and customer needs at the crypto custody firm.
State of Crypto: The Crypto Provision in the Infrastructure Bill Now Depends on Non-Crypto Issues
The crypto industry wants to change a tax provision when the House takes up the Senate's infrastructure bill, but other issues may take precedence.
