crypto regulation

CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De shares an update on legal developments for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, after he pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion. Prosecutors allege that he helped bad actors launder over $1 billion in stolen crypto through their work building Tornado Cash.

20 dic 2023

The U.S. government's claim for $24 billion in unpaid taxes from FTX has only one source – taking cash away from its victims, according to the bankrupt crypto exchange. A recent court filing stated in part, "This Alice in Wonderland argument has no support in the law." TaxBit head of government solutions Miles Fuller shares his thoughts on the latest developments.

19 dic 2023

Frank Muci, policy fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) joins CoinDesk TV to discuss El Salvador’s long-planned bitcoin (BTC) bonds inching closer to reality after apparently receiving regulatory approval for an early 2024 issuance. The bonds are set to be offered on Bitfinex Securities, a regulated division of crypto exchange Bitfinex.

18 dic 2023

Crypto company SafeMoon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday, as its executives face criminal charges in the U.S. SafeMoon’s SFM token tanked over 42% in the past 24 hours following the news. CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in.

15 dic 2023

DigiFT has received authorization from Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate collective investment schemes and secondary-market trading, according to Henry Zhang, CEO of the Singapore-based digital assets exchange. Zhang joins "First Mover" to discuss the license and how Singapore is approaching the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto.

14 dic 2023

Worldcoin, the crypto startup co-founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman, announced a major update to its eye-scanning identity platform, including integrations with major tech firms and a new verification system for the World ID "digital passport." Tiago Sada, head of product at Tools for Humanity, discusses the significance of this 'humanness' update and the problem the company is trying to solve.

13 dic 2023

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election less than a year away, candidates Vivek Ramaswamy, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke at the first bipartisan crypto presidential candidate forum organized by the Stand with Crypto Alliance at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the highlights.

12 dic 2023

Jayant Sinha, one of India's senior politicians who helps oversee the financial evolution of the nation, told CoinDesk that the country is unlikely to bring a crypto or Web3-specific legislative bill anytime soon. CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation and mainstream adoption in India.

11 dic 2023

A federal judge ruled Thursday night that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who is the founder and former CEO of Binance, cannot return to the United Arab Emirates before his sentencing. Zhao pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the Bank Secrecy Act last month and is set to be sentenced in February 2024. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.

8 dic 2023

Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at crypto financial services platform Matrixport, joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has gained roughly 14% in the past week. Plus, why Thielen anticipates bitcoin reaching $125,000 by the end of next year.

7 dic 2023