crypto regulation

Jayant Sinha, one of India's senior politicians who helps oversee the financial evolution of the nation, told CoinDesk that the country is unlikely to bring a crypto or Web3-specific legislative bill anytime soon. CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation and mainstream adoption in India.

Dec 11, 2023

A federal judge ruled Thursday night that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who is the founder and former CEO of Binance, cannot return to the United Arab Emirates before his sentencing. Zhao pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the Bank Secrecy Act last month and is set to be sentenced in February 2024. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.

Dec 8, 2023

Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at crypto financial services platform Matrixport, joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has gained roughly 14% in the past week. Plus, why Thielen anticipates bitcoin reaching $125,000 by the end of next year.

Dec 7, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former MAS regulator, shares insights into Singapore's approach to digital assets and crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2023

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably one of the crypto industry's most important advocates in Congress, has decided not to seek another term, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the possible implications for negotiations on current crypto bills and the broader U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. 

Dec 6, 2023

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is one of the changemakers included in CoinDesk's Most Influential list, a ranking of the 50 people who defined 2023 in crypto. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De joins CoinDesk TV to discuss.

Dec 4, 2023

Hashdex co-founder and CEO Marcelo Sampaio shares insights into the state of crypto in Brazil amid the success of bitcoin ETFs in the country, as investors await the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

Nov 30, 2023

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is stepping down as chairman of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate's board. A senior Treasury official told reporters that Binance.US was not part of Binance's settlement as it was a registered business. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and the implications for the future of Binance.

Nov 29, 2023

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, was set to return to the UAE, where his wife and children live, but a district judge stayed this part of his bond release for now. Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder shares her legal analysis. "I don't think CZ is a particular flight risk, but I certainly see the concern," Hodder said.

Nov 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice doesn't want Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao locked up until sentencing, but it doesn't want him to leave the United States either, arguing in a new filing that he's a "flight risk that could be managed." CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the latest developments.

Nov 27, 2023