SEC

Back in March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor joins "First Mover" to discuss why he remains "optimistic" about reaching an agreement with the regulator in the wake of new scrutiny facing crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance.

Jul 11, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including why one bank predicts bitcoin (BTC) could rise to $120,000 by the end of 2024. Sen. Thomas Tuberville is asking the SEC and DOJ to look into crypto broker Prometheum. Lawyers for Grayscale are criticizing regulators for approving a leveraged bitcoin-based exchange traded fund. And, a closer look at Starbucks' latest NFT collaboration.

Jul 10, 2023

Coinbase acknowledged the possibility that federal securities laws would apply to its listings years ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claimed in a new filing Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses the SEC's latest response ahead of a hearing currently scheduled for July 13 in the District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Jul 10, 2023

The SEC argued in a new filing last Friday that Coinbase acknowledged the possibility that federal securities laws would apply to its listings years ago. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the regulator's arguments and Coinbase's previous public filings.

Jul 10, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including Digital Currency Group's comments after Gemini announced its lawsuit against the industry conglomerate. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. A new JPMorgan report explains why the SEC's approval of a spot bitcoin ETF will not be a game changer. And, an update on when the much-awaited layer 2 blockchain Shibarium is expected to go live.

Jul 7, 2023

The race for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is in full swing with TradFi giants from BlackRock to Fidelity refiling their applications with the SEC. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share insights into the institutional demand for a bitcoin ETF, the regulatory headwinds, and the potential outcomes.

Jul 7, 2023

Bitwise refiled for a bitcoin spot ETF the day after BlackRock submitted a similar application. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses the move and the industry implications of TradFi heavyweights racing to secure the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval with the SEC. Plus, Hougan breaks down the "critical difference" between the ETF markets in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Jul 7, 2023

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Jul 6, 2023

Proposals put forward by defunct crypto lender BlockFi are an abuse of bankruptcy rules, according to a legal filing made by FTX, with over a billion dollars of disputed transactions at stake. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the troubled lender's plans and why the proposal is also facing objections from Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Jul 6, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023