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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.

8 sept. 2022

Laura Shin, "The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host, discusses her take on the upcoming Ethereum Merge and its potential regulatory impact, citing the fallout from sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Plus, insights into a recent interview with former BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes.

7 sept. 2022

The Ethereum Merge will transition the protocol from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), but it comes with risks. Crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin addresses her concern that Ethereum might become centralized in its governance after the upgrade.

7 sept. 2022

"A lot of blockchain network effects really depend on the perception around the individuals involved," says podcaster and author Laura Shin. "That will only be strengthened ... after the Ethereum Merge if it's successful." She discusses what would happen with the so-called "Ethereum killers" post Merge.

7 sept. 2022

AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman dissects the red across the crypto markets this morning. For those who are concerned about “the changes that can come” with the Merge or “anything that’s unexpected … a day like today where it’s down so significantly … is not surprising,” he said.

7 sept. 2022

“This event is really going to accelerate the conversation surrounding some … existential questions within the industry related to … regulation,” Prime Trust VP Jeremy Sheridan says about the legal consideration around the upcoming Ethereum Merge.

7 sept. 2022

CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses whether a stablecoin bill could be introduced “sometime this month,” according to an updated hearing schedule from the House Committee on Financial Services.

7 sept. 2022

Could the upcoming Ethereum Merge change the nature of ether (ETH) from a commodity to a security? Prime Trust VP Jeremy Sheridan discusses the legal considerations of the merge and how it might shape the future of the U.S. crypto regulatory framework. Plus, he reacts to Celsius’ lawsuit against Prime Trust.

7 sept. 2022

The anticipated Ethereum Merge is expected to be completed around mid September. Crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of the Merge for the crypto world and the public perception of ether (ETH). Plus, key takeaways from her interview with Arthur Hayes.

7 sept. 2022

AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman discusses the impact of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy and other macro factors on the crypto markets, explaining advantages of the AdvisorShares Managed Bitcoin Strategy ETF (CRYP) over ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO). "CRYP is the only ETF that can react to the changes in bitcoin," Hamman said, adding, "it's a less volatile ride in a managed solution."

7 sept. 2022