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Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), discusses the priorities of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion as its chair and how the crypto industry can expect clarity on which agency, the SEC or the CFTC, will seek explicit oversight. "That's exactly what we're going to sort through," Rep. Hill said.

26 jan 2023

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has set a date to begin hearing oral arguments in Grayscale Investment’s appeal of the SEC's decision to deny the conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the case, hopes for a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval, and outlook for GBTC. Grayscale is owned by Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.

26 jan 2023

Bitcoin's (BTC) January price rally has analysts focusing on higher valuations last seen in mid-2022. Separately, a date has been set to begin hearing oral arguments in Grayscale Investment’s appeal of the SEC decision to deny the conversion of GBTC into an ETF. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG. Separately, Celsius Network is planning to reinvent itself as a new, publicly traded "recovery corporation" to exit the bankruptcy process.

24 jan 2023

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses when regulation should be enforced. Plus, Peirce addresses the significance of educating investors on individual responsibilities.

24 jan 2023

The SEC has proposed that it should play a central role in regulating the digital asset industry, and so has the CFTC. Should Congress pass a law to dictate which agency will be given explicit oversight of the spot markets? "We may have to," Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said. "But I don't understand how it's not already clear when bitcoin in particular is a commodity."

24 jan 2023

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins "First Mover" to discuss the agency's approach to crypto regulation and her outlook on building a regulatory framework as crypto contagion fears linger following the implosion of FTX in 2022. Plus, insights on jurisdiction over crypto spot markets.

24 jan 2023

Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after being pummeled by two of 2022's biggest industry collapses. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Managing Partner Lisa Bragança discusses what to expect from its first bankruptcy hearing and whether Genesis' trading business is free of liability as the company's trading arm continues to move money around on blockchains, according to Nansen. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

23 jan 2023

Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, joins "First Mover" to discuss the payment protocol's crypto and blockchain predictions for 2023, with a focus on the real-world utility from NFTs to CBDCs. Plus, the latest on the SEC lawsuit and Ripple's partnership with Solana and Global Blockchain Business Council to explore crypto-based solutions for climate change.

18 jan 2023

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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).

13 jan 2023