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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.

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US Regulators Debate Authority Over Crypto Regulation

Which regulators should police crypto, and which cryptocurrencies are securities?

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Timothy Massad: Bitcoin ETFs Could Lead to Greater Regulation

Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for SEC to clarify its role on crypto regulations, former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad suggests that the SEC, despite not having direct authority to regulate crypto exchanges, could approve bitcoin ETFs as a way to “bring some regulatory standards.”

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Fmr. CFTC Chairman Calls for Greater Regulatory Oversight of Stablecoins

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Senior Fellow and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad discusses his thesis that the popular stablecoin tether could face a disruption comparable to the Reserve Primary Fund "breaking the buck" in 2008. He also comments on CBDCs and the digital dollar he expects will be developed.

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The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture to Launch Digital Dollar Pilots

The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture announced they’re launching five pilot programs to test the US central bank digital currency (CBDC) design and uses.

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Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Bill to Create First SEC-CFTC Digital Asset Task Force

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.

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Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo on Why He's Joining BlockFi Board

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, aka "Crypto Dad," has joined BlockFi's Board of Directors. Giancarlo discusses his new role and whether or not there are risks of a U.S. regulatory crackdown in the cryptocurrency space.

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U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Regulators to Set Up Digital Assets Working Group

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation editor Nikhilesh De on the U.S. House passing a bill to require financial regulators to set up a Digital Assets Working Group with representatives from the SEC and CFTC. Plus, what comes next from Gary Gensler as the new head of the SEC.

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Crypto’s Revolving D.C. Door: Former Regulator Heavyweights Join Binance.US and BlockFi

Brian Brooks, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency known for his crypto-friendly attitude towards regulation, will replace Catherine Coley as CEO of Binance.US on May 1. “The Hash” panel discusses the significance of the crypto-D.C. revolving door as regulators get deeper into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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Why Binance Is Reportedly Facing a CFTC Probe

The CFTC is reportedly probing Binance for allowing U.S. users to buy and sell derivatives. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential significance and impact of the news as well as the timing around Binance's announcement that former ambassador and senator Max Baucus is joining the world's largest crypto exchange as an adviser.

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