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Bitcoin IRA Exec.: Russia Sanctions Will ‘Touch Every Market’
Chris Kline, Bitcoin IRA COO, joins “All About Bitcoin” as global markets react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With President Biden announcing new sanctions on Russia and the crypto market cap dipping to $1.5 trillion, Kline and CoinDesk’s Damanick Dantes evaluate what to expect next.
Powell vs. Brainard: Who Will Biden Nominate as Federal Reserve Chair?
“All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel discusses the global macro factors to watch next week, including Biden's forthcoming Federal Reserve Chairman nomination. Will he reappoint Jerome Powell or replace him with Fed governor Lael Brainard? Plus, an update on the Kleiman v. Wright bitcoin trial, and the impact of Taproot upgrade which has now fully activated.
Biden Administration to Congress: Put Stablecoins Under Federal Supervision or We Will
In a highly anticipated report released Monday, a group of U.S. regulators from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets urged lawmakers to subject stablecoin issuers to the same strict federal oversight as banks. The group also identified three main risks of stablecoins.
The Latest on the $1T Infrastructure Bill
Various U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers have said they will vote on both the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and the primarily Democrat-led Build Back Better Act this week. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the top regulatory events he’s continuing to monitor and the implications for the crypto community.
Biden Announcing Build Better Act Framework, SEC Not Approving Purely Leveraged Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest regulatory news out of Capitol Hill and its implications for the crypto community. Biden is announcing a new framework for his Build Back Better Act, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not approve the listing of purely leveraged bitcoin ETFs.
US Regulators Exploring How Banks Could Hold Crypto Assets
According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairwoman Jelena McWilliams, a group of U.S. regulators are reportedly exploring how banks could hold and deal with digital assets. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on global policy and regulation. Plus, an update on the Biden Administration’s stablecoin report.
Rising Inflation Poses Economic and Political Challenge to Biden’s Agenda
Once seen as temporary, rising prices could be threatening President Joe Biden's spending plan, approval ratings, and overall presidency. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact of inflation on the White House, the crypto community and the wider U.S. economy.
VanEck Launching Bitcoin ETF ‘XBTF’
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what regulatory events he’s continuing to watch as wealth manager VanEck’s bitcoin futures ETF is expected to launch Tuesday under the stock ticker XBTF. This is the third bitcoin futures ETF to be approved by the SEC following ProShares and Valkyrie Investments.
White House Reportedly Considering Executive Order on Crypto Oversight
The U.S. government may expand its efforts to study and regulate the roughly $2 trillion digital asset sector. According to Bloomberg, the Biden administration is considering an executive order for federal agencies, which would require them to examine the crypto industry and provide recommendations on their oversight. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what we can expect.
Biden Administration Seeks Regulating Stablecoin Issuers as Banks
The Biden Administration plans to ask Congress to create a special purpose bank charter for stablecoin issuers, subjecting companies like Circle and Tether to stricter oversight. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far. Plus, his take on the Pandora Papers revealing the financial secrets of the rich and powerful and what it could mean for crypto.