Nikhilesh De

After the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, some on Capitol Hill are wondering whether restrictions – or even an outright ban – on bitcoin are a solution for the growing problem of ransomware attacks. CoinDesk's Nik De weighs in.

4 giu 2021

During a press conference, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said he and his staff are reviewing "everything" related to cryptocurrency guidance issued under the leadership of his predecessor, Brian Brooks. CoinDesk's Nik De joins "First Mover" to break down what we know so far about Hsu's plans for crypto at the OCC.

3 giu 2021

2 giu 2021

President Biden has two new crypto reporting requirements in the White House's 2022 budget proposal unveiled last week. The requirements include a provision about offshore crypto holdings and a general reporting framework for institutional investors. CoinDesk's Nik De explains what we know so far.

1 giu 2021

Consensus 2021 featured dozens of prominent speakers and newsmakers, including governors and federal policymakers such as Fed governor Dr. Lael Brainard. CoinDesk’s regulatory reporter Nik De shares his favorite regulatory moments from Consensus 2021.

28 mag 2021

During Consensus 2021, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the status and impact of the SEC lawsuit on the company and his unwavering plans to take Ripple public.

27 mag 2021

In a report released Thursday, the Treasury Department said it plans to require businesses to disclose crypto transactions over $10K to the IRS. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down the proposal and explains its potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, an update on the US Digital Dollar project.

21 mag 2021

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown wrote a letter to Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu, urging the OCC to reassess the trust charters granted to three crypto companies: Paxos, Anchorage, and Protego. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Brown's letter.

20 mag 2021

Michael Hsu, the new acting OCC chief, is requesting to review all of the federal bank regulator's pending matters, interpretative letters and guidance, including issues around digital assets and cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains what to expect.

19 mag 2021

U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer is reintroducing a bill that would ask the IRS to reconsider how it classifies forked assets of investors who hold cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks it down.

18 mag 2021