Securities and Exchange Commission

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 mar 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 mar 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 mar 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De on implications for the crypto industry as the House votes today on a $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

10 mar 2021

Nik De, CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor, provides an update on the biggest crypto news coming up this week, including SEC nominee Gary Gensler's confirmation hearing and another congressional hearing on the GameStop frenzy. Plus, insights into PayPal's acquisition of Curv.

8 mar 2021

The price of BTC has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $43K-$52K range. What's behind the fluctuations? "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel discusses the week's events that impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto market. Plus, a look at the implications of Gary Gensler's expected confirmation to the role of SEC chairman.

6 mar 2021

Last night, Ripple filed its response to the SEC's amended complaint. The report said several crypto exchanges had discussed listing XRP with the SEC, and were not told the SEC was looking at XRP as a security. CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nik De explains the significance of Ripple's response.

5 mar 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De with the main takeaways from Gary Gensler’s Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, suggesting Gensler could bring regulatory clarity to the crypto space if and when he is confirmed as the new SEC chief.

3 mar 2021

It's a big day on Capitol Hill as the Senate confirmation hearing begins for Gary Gensler, President Biden's choice to lead the SEC. Nik De, CoinDesk's regulatory reporter, joins "First Mover" to discuss the topics that might come up during today's hearings, including protections for retail investors and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the economy.

2 mar 2021

Gary Gensler, President Biden’s choice for SEC chairman, is testifying before Congress at his virtual confirmation hearing today.

2 mar 2021