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Regulatory Gap Limiting CFTC's Crypto Purview: Commissioner Johnson
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson discusses her take on FTX's downfall and whether U.S. regulators might probe Sam Bankman-Fried, the head of a non-U.S. entity, the way they did former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. "We are vigorously enforcing any instances where we can," Johnson said. "There is a regulatory gap ... that really limits our ability."

Crypto's Reported Staff Cuts at BitMEX, Digital Currency Group, Galaxy Digital
Crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of CoinDesk, has promoted Chief Operating Officer Mark Murphy to president amid a restructuring in which some 13% of its staff departed, according to Bloomberg. This comes amid news of other staff cuts at BitMEX and Galaxy Digital. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest hurdles for companies amid crypto winter.

Laura Shin on Ethereum Merge's Legal Considerations
Laura Shin, "The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host, discusses her take on the upcoming Ethereum Merge and its potential regulatory impact, citing the fallout from sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Plus, insights into a recent interview with former BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was sentenced to two years of probation, with home detention for six months and location monitoring, in a federal courthouse in New York on Friday. Hayes pleaded guilty in February of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). CoinDesk's Cheyenne Ligon breaks down the details and why this was a "very surprising outcome."

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions.

BitMEX Exec Gregory Dwyer Reportedly Accepts US Extradition to Face Charges
Crypto exchange BitMEX's head of business operations Gregory Dwyer, the last of the four accused executives from BitMEX to remain at large amid money laundering charges, has apparently agreed to be extradited from Bermuda to the U.S. "The Hash" team discusses the key takeaways as BitMEX's ongoing saga with U.S. lawmakers continues to unfold.

Why Did BitMEX Agree to Pay $100M Penalty to CFTC, FinCEN Settlement?
Crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to resolve charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 100x Group CEO Alexander Hoeptner discusses his insights into the settlement and outlook for BitMEX. Plus, his advice for crypto firms and the overall industry as crypto regulation comes to focus.

BitMEX CEO on Its Future as Former Executives Facing Spring 2022 Trials
Three former executives of crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will face trial in the U.S. next spring. The company's current CEO, Alex Hoeptner, discusses his new business strategy and the future of BitMEX. It's important to have "active discussions with regulators," Hoeptner said.

Why Aren’t More Bitcoin Holders Using Secure Multi-Sig Addresses?
According to data from Coin Metrics and BitMEX, the amount of bitcoin stored in multi-signature wallets has increased 60% since 2018 but has remained flat ever since June 2019. “All About Bitcoin’s” host Christine Lee breaks down the data.

Going Green? More Crypto Companies Move to Offset Carbon Emissions
Crypto exchanges BitMEX and FTX are the latest companies taking a closer look at their environmental footprint. “The Hash” panel considers the importance of prominent crypto players committing to becoming more carbon neutral in the midst of ongoing climate controversies swirling around crypto.
