crypto regulation

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers including Representative Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) introduced a bill last Thursday to amend the crypto-related provisions in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law. Emmer shares his insights into the Keep Innovation in America Act and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Nov 22, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve for a second term. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and what this means for future crypto regulation.

Nov 22, 2021

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz shares insights into the biggest crypto regulatory challenges in the U.S. "There's been a turf battle among newly appointed heads of regulatory agencies," he said. "I'd like to see a more coordinated approach ... [and] I would like to see Congress more engaged." Plus, why he thinks there are better candidates than Saule Omarova to head the OCC "that could offer more stability ... in regulatory decision making."

Nov 18, 2021

Government sources reveal India will allegedly ban the use of cryptocurrencies for making payments but will allow and regulate the trading of crypto as assets. The Modi government will also ban active solicitation from crypto firms, such as ads. “The Hash” group discusses the latest continuation of India’s complicated relationship with crypto affairs.

Nov 17, 2021

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest policy news out of Congress as Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) has released a discussion draft of the Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2021. What could this mean for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape?

Nov 17, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill with a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement, which is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature. Executive Director of crypto trade group Blockchain Association Kristin Smith discusses the possible benefits and consequences of the bill for miners, crypto holders, and their taxes.

Nov 8, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill Friday containing a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement. The bill now goes to U.S. President Joe Biden for his signature. "The Hash" panel discusses the specifics and implications of the latest possible blow to the crypto industry.

Nov 8, 2021

The Biden Administration’s long-anticipated stablecoin report published Monday confirmed the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) is recommending Congress to enact a law for stablecoins to be regulated like banks.

Nov 4, 2021

In a highly anticipated report released Monday, a group of U.S. regulators from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets urged lawmakers to subject stablecoin issuers to the same strict federal oversight as banks. The group also identified three main risks of stablecoins.

Nov 1, 2021

Major Chinese tech giants Ant Group, Tencent, and JD.com signed a "self-regulation" convention on NFTs with state organizations Sunday. Some suggest they are likely working to appease regulators amid an ongoing crypto crackdown in the country. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest attempts by Chinese firms to distance their products from the crypto markets.

Nov 1, 2021