SEC

Commissioner Hester Peirce, or "Crypto Mom," as referred by many in the crypto community, suggested crypto may force the SEC to modernize its custody rules all across faster than they otherwise would like. "The Hash" panel debates whether Peirce's comments are reflective of incoming regulation or just happy talk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.

May 26, 2021

Speaking at Consensus 2021, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce noted the agency has work to do modernizing custody rules across the board. She also discussed thinking about each crypto asset as its own thing rather than lumping them together and how guidance from the SEC was intended to help financial advisors understand the nuances surrounding them.

May 25, 2021

Venture capital firm a16z’s managing partner Scott Kupor told Congress the lack of regulatory clarity at the SEC was preventing “ordinary folks” from reaping the benefits of crypto investing. “The Hash” panel breaks it down.

May 25, 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said Thursday federal financial regulators should “be ready to bring cases” against bad actors in crypto and other emerging technologies. “The Hash” team weighs in.

May 21, 2021

According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

May 12, 2021

A new bitcoin ETF application from Wise Origin will join the growing line of would-be ETFs awaiting SEC approval. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Wise Origin's application and shares his thoughts about whether the influx of ETF applications is a positive or a negative for the crypto industry.

May 11, 2021

The ongoing fight over crypto regulations has finally gone mainstream. The front page of the New York Times included a report on the state of federal regulations, lobbyists, and the SEC vs. Ripple case. “The Hash” panel discusses what the NYT article indicates about crypto’s mainstream attention and adoption.

May 10, 2021

Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.

May 3, 2021

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.

Apr 28, 2021

The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.

Apr 23, 2021