crypto regulation

Chinese factories are struggling with an energy crisis brewing in the country. Some speculate this could provide a clue to China’s crackdowns on crypto mining operations this summer. “The Hash” team discusses the latest blow to the state of the world’s second-biggest economy and its possible role in the central government’s crypto ban.

Sep 30, 2021

Bitcoin has gained 6.26% to trade near $44,000 one day after exhibiting bearish price action, but why is it bouncing? Senior Trader and President of Wave Financial, Justin Chuh, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Sep 30, 2021

A national call to ban cryptocurrencies is not limited to China. U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) wants to do the same, but his seat is being challenged by a pro-bitcoiner and congressional candidate for California’s 30th District, Aarika Rhodes. Rhodes discusses the politics of bitcoin, sharing insights into running to unseat Rep. Sherman.

Sep 30, 2021

Crypto exchange Kraken will pay $1.25 million to settle charges with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It offered illegal margined digital asset transaction services and did not register as a futures commodity merchant (FCM) with the regulatory agency.

Sep 29, 2021

Following China’s move to make crypto mining explicitly illegal within its borders, Alibaba will stop selling mining equipment on its platforms, and Bitmain will halt all machine sales to mainland Chinese miners.

Sep 28, 2021

"The Hash" hosts discuss their reactions and key takeaways from U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) proposing new legislation that would require the Treasury Department and other agencies to track crypto mining and use cases worldwide. The U.S. "must get a better handle" on how cryptocurrencies are used globally, Sen. Hassan said. Is this just another means to further control the money supply?

Sep 28, 2021

A dozen far-right entities reportedly took in bitcoin worth more than $9 million in just over four years. This money is all but out of reach to banks, courts, and regulators, but this is not new. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses insights into far-right extremists using bitcoin and what it reveals about bitcoin's use case. Plus, the latest on the U.S. Senate's infrastructure bill.

Sep 28, 2021

Quantitative asset manager IDX Digital Assets has sold all of its bitcoin holdings. IDX Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan discusses why, citing news from China, global regulatory actions, and BTC’s speculative nature.

Sep 28, 2021

Hailey Lennon, a partner at Anderson Kill, discusses founding Crypto Connect, a professional networking group in the crypto industry launching in 12 cities across the U.S. with plans to go international. Plus, her take on the infrastructure bill as the U.S. House of Representatives will vote Thursday.

Sep 28, 2021

Reacting to SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci saying institutional interest in crypto is weakening, Adam Blumberg, co-founder of financial advisor Interaxis, discusses why "institutional adoption is just not there." He adds most institutions are not ready for bitcoin, its volatility, its custody, or regulators. Plus, his views on the potential impact of China's crypto ban on the crypto markets, digital yuan, El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, and more.

Sep 27, 2021