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Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) recently unveiled a new version of their bipartisan crypto bill, which could define more of the conversation around digital asset legislation. Sen. Lummis joins "First Mover" to share insights into the updated bill and the outlook for regulatory clarity in the U.S. The lawmakers also weighs in on the future of stablecoins and her thoughts on a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Jul 26, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s headlines in the crypto industry, as the clock starts ticking this week for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on whether to approve or reject six applications to list a spot bitcoin ETF. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vows to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) if elected president. And, SEC Chair Gary Gensler speaks out on artificial intelligence.

Jul 18, 2023

Host Angie Lau breaks down the surge in XRP’s price after a New York Court ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts. Plus, insights on the CBDC development in Russia and the controversy surrounding Arkham Intelligence's new service that reveals the owners of digital wallets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Jul 14, 2023

The European Commission published its legislative plans to underpin a digital euro on Wednesday, saying it would ensure Europeans can pay digitally for free across the currency zone. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of central bank digital currency (CBDC) developments and crypto regulation in Europe.

Jun 28, 2023

Lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. are generally welcoming of the government's plans for a digital pound, but some of them believe the currency should be interoperable with crypto in order to be suitable for the future. "The Hash" panel weighs in on privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Jun 22, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed standards for using digital money, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized bank deposits, on a distributed ledger. "The Hash" panel breaks down the technical white paper produced by the agency with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other financial institutions.

Jun 21, 2023

Miami Mayor and 2024 Presidential candidate Francis Suarez addresses why "it's necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currencies in the United States. Plus, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is "taking a very safe position" with his efforts to ban CBDCs in the state.

Jun 16, 2023

Paying interest on or surcharges for using a digital euro would be banned under a draft law seen by CoinDesk, and set to be proposed by the European Commission on June 28. The proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) would have to be available for cash-style offline payments from day one, and users shouldn’t be able to program it to limit onward use. CoinDesk Regulations Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the provisions of the leaked bill, with a focus on interest, transactions, and privacy.

Jun 16, 2023

Bitcoin friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins CoinDesk to address his bid for the presidential election in 2024 and the current ambiguity in U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, why he believes it's "necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in America. And, gives insights on fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as candidates.

Jun 16, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department has been studying how it might keep retail transactions in a potential digital dollar as private and anonymous as possible, said Graham Steele, the assistant secretary for financial institutions. He also said the U.S. hasn’t yet decided whether to move forward on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of CBDCs in the United States.

Jun 14, 2023