Securities and Exchange Commission

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.

19 apr 2022

Crypto lender BlockFi will move forward with registering its high-yield crypto-lending product with the agency as part of its $100 million settlement deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "How are we actually promoting innovation?" Jenn Sanasie asks, adding that companies receive no protections from the government agency. Plus, "The Hash" team discusses SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's response.

15 feb 2022

According to a Bloomberg report, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring them inside the market regulator's purview. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for the future of crypto. Plus, what to expect from Thursday's House Subcommittee hearing on the energy impact of blockchains.

20 gen 2022

A federal judge ruled Thursday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must surrender an email with a draft of former director William Hinman’s speech on whether ether is a security to Ripple. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in an ongoing lawsuit the regulatory agency filed against the crypto startup.

14 gen 2022

Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.

12 gen 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner aka “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her outlook for the U.S. crypto regulatory and policy landscape in 2022. Plus, the latest on the Safe Harbor proposal, prospects of a bitcoin spot ETF approval in 2022, the memecoin phenomenon, stablecoins, and more.

30 dic 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler warned decentralized finance (DeFi) projects that reward participants with incentives or digital tokens could be subject to SEC regulation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the DeFi regulatory landscape and how this could enable a "robust push" towards more decentralization.

19 ago 2021

In a letter to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said Congress should grant the SEC greater authority and resources to crack down on the crypto sector.

11 ago 2021

Mercati

Il commento di Quintenz segue le dichiarazioni del presidente della SEC Gary Gensler, che questa settimana ha ribadito la sua opinione secondo cui le azioni e i "token a valore stabile garantiti da titoli" sono considerati titoli.

Di James Rubin5 ago 2021

Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the SEC to figure out its role in crypto regulation, SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce clarifies what the SEC can and cannot do. “There is an awakening in D.C. now realizing that crypto is here to stay,” Peirce said.

21 lug 2021