Securities and Exchange Commission

Coinbase and Bakkt are the crypto players behind billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones' big bitcoin bets, according to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel delves into what this means for the cryptocurrency landscape as large macro investors like Paul Tudor Jones dive deeper into the space.

6 apr 2021

The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.

5 apr 2021

The IRS is seeking to know who is transacting in crypto and who isn't paying taxes on those transactions. The agency is now trying to get the names of Circle customers who made transactions over $20K. Nik De breaks down what's going on in the IRS as it relates to crypto. Plus, reaction to former SEC chairman Jay Clayton's comments that we should expect to see bitcoin regulations.

5 apr 2021

CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Nikhilesh De on former SEC director Brett Redfearn joining Coinbase as Head of Capital Markets ahead of its public listing. Plus, the main takeaways from Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to offer bitcoin and other digital assets to its wealth management clients.

31 mrt 2021

Decentralized content sharing and publishing platform LBRY is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly selling unregistered securities. “The Hash” panel digs into the details of the lawsuit and the recent history of crypto-related crackdowns from the SEC.

30 mrt 2021

Silvio Micali, cryptographer and founder of Algorand, weighs in on the impact that Gary Gensler could have on the crypto ecosystem if confirmed as SEC chairman. Micali, who worked with Gensler at MIT, says Gensler could usher in an era of responsible innovation. Plus, the latest news from Algorand and why Micali says it's ideally suited for NFTs.

29 mrt 2021

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer filed closure on Gary Gensler’s nomination yesterday, which means the vote to confirm Gensler to the SEC chairman’s role will happen as early as next month. Nikhilesh De on bipartisan support for Gensler and the likelihood of Gensler’s confirmation.

26 mrt 2021

The SEC and U.S. Justice Department have filed charges against an engineer for allegedly attempting to solicit non-public information about bitcoin. Nik De explains the bizarre details of this case and whether insider trading is something to be worried about in the wider crypto ecosystem. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks about cash and crypto coexisting.

19 mrt 2021

Investment management firm VanEck has filed an application with the SEC to launch a bitcoin ETF. The SEC has 45 days to make a decision or extend the decision window. Nik De weighs in on whether VanEck could be the first to create a U.S.-based bitcoin ETF. Plus, an update on the ongoing Ripple investigation.

18 mrt 2021

Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee will hold another hearing on the GameStop trading frenzy. Nik De on what to expect from the newest hearing. Plus, developments in the SEC's case against Ripple.

15 mrt 2021