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SEC Cracks Down on Crypto Firms Gemini and Genesis
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital for allegedly selling unregistered securities. Ashley Ebersole, 0x Labs General Counsel and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney, shares his reaction to the timing of the lawsuit and the agency's approach to crypto regulation. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Judge Allows FTX to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units; Media Outlets Seek To Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried
A Delaware bankruptcy judge ruled Thursday that FTX can put four key units, including derivatives arm LedgerX and stock-clearing platform Embed, up for sale. Meanwhile, major media groups have taken legal action to reveal the identities of the two non-parental parties who co-signed Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail bond. "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Crypto.com to Cut Jobs as CEO Says FTX 'Damaged Trust' in the Industry
Crypto.com said it is cutting its workforce by around 20% as the crypto industry continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing crypto winter. "The Hash" panel discusses the series of layoff announcements in the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Warns of Default
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms (BITF) might have already or may in the future stop making installment payments on a $20 million loan from bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi, effectively defaulting on the loan, according to a press release. As a result, Bitfarms is looking to modify the loan. "The Hash" panel breaks down the details of the loan.
Crypto Firms Gemini, Genesis Are in the SEC's Crosshairs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by Digital Currency Group. "The Hash" panel discusses the timing of the charges and the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.
Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To
All eyes are on Ethereum's next major upgrade, known as the "Shanghai hard fork," which will supposedly allow participants on the network to unlock their staked ether. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his outlook for this upgrade, from potential regulatory implications to price actions.
SEC Trying To 'Stake Out Its Ground' as the Regulator of Crypto: Legal Expert
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities in a lawsuit filed late Thursday, citing Gemini's Earn program. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer weighs in.
The Commercial Argument For Bitcoin
Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski discusses bitcoin's (BTC) recent rally near the $19,000 level. She explains why the cryptocurrency could return to trade in line with tech stocks and other risk assets. Plus, she weighs in on whether the meme stock mania could return.
Asset Segregation To Rebuild Trust in Crypto
Host Joel Flynn takes a deep dive into crypto custodians’ role in rebuilding trust. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Why Crypto Is More Than a Market
Bitcoin (BTC) is down almost 60% over the past 12 months, but Noelle Acheson, Crypto is Macro Now Economist, argues that crypto is more than a market. She breaks down her CoinDesk article, titled "A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology," and compares the risk in crypto to Amazon investments in its early days.