Securities and Exchange Commission

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks to appeal a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. Dune analytics tracks inflows to Coinbase’s newly launched 'Base' blockchain. And, Matrixport analysts predict that the SEC will likely greenlight several spot bitcoin ETFs in quick succession, leading to another rally for bitcoin's (BTC) price.

Aug 10, 2023

Ripple President Monica Long joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments in the blockchain company's ongoing legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, insights on Ripple's acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco.

May 23, 2023

Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the CFTC, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ said the U.S. is resisting digitization of the dollar due to it being a threat to the country’s dominance over the traditional financial system. Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs are the future of money and countries that resist innovation will become irrelevant in the global financial landscape, said Giancarlo who is also the founder of the Digital Dollar Project. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Giancarlo expressed his disappointment over Washington’s hostility towards cryptocurrencies. His comments come in light of the recent enforcement actions against crypto by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

May 15, 2023

As crypto exchange FTX's liquidity crisis continues to ripple across the industry, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler discusses his outlook on the state of crypto regulation during an interview with CNBC. "The Hash" panel discusses his latest comments.

Nov 10, 2022

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has paid a $1.26 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not disclosing the reimbursement she received in promoting the EthereumMax digital token. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest fallout of celebrity crypto endorsements.

Oct 3, 2022

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has paid $1.26 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges relating to her promotion of EthereumMax. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the charges.

Oct 3, 2022

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in an interview with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, doubled down on his assertion that most cryptocurrencies are securities. That being the case, Gensler said, service providers, including crypto exchanges and lenders, should register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sep 8, 2022

Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of dragging its feet on instituting oversight of crypto firms as some of those companies collapsed, taking investors’ cash with them. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the lawmaker's letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, more insight into Kraken reportedly facing an investigation over alleged sanction violations.

Jul 27, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler made a pitch for a higher budget Wednesday, telling lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives that he’d like to do more to protect crypto investors. "The Hash" squad discusses Gensler's latest move and the case for crypto regulation. How much protection can the SEC actually provide when it comes to crypto?

May 19, 2022

Earlier this month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a bitcoin futures ETF for Teucrium Futures Fund based on a different set of laws, giving investors hope about the possibility of an approved spot bitcoin ETF.

Apr 20, 2022