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Is Kamala Harris Accepting Crypto Donations? NYAG Subpoenas VC Giants About Uniswap

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Coinbase spokesperson clarifies the crypto donations accepted by the Future Forward USA PAC, a major source of support for Harris. Plus, Robinhood Crypto faces $3.9 million settlement with the state of California and the NYAG office sent subpoenas to VC firms including a16z and Union Square Ventures about Uniswap.

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Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents

Stablecoin issuer Tether kept its funds in four banks, two investment management firms, two gold depositories, and a gold broker and on its own sister company Bitfinex in March 2021, according to documents obtained by CoinDesk. It also had funds in commercial paper issued by various entities. CoinDesk obtained the documents after a nearly two-year legal battle after Tether filed to block the NYAG from releasing them. In a statement, Tether said it “found it suspicious” that USDT depegged after millions of dollars’ worth were sold on decentralized finance pools “on the same day” that the New York government shared the documents with CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the documents.

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US Agencies Warn of Attempts by North Koreans to Get IT Jobs

Three U.S. government agencies warned on Monday that some North Korean IT workers were trying to secure jobs while concealing their nationalities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what this means for crypto.

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CoinDesk Joins Court Case Seeking NY Attorney General Office’s Tether Documents

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss CoinDesk’s involvement in a legal proceeding between the New York Attorney General’s office (NYAG) and Tether in pursuit of documents regarding the reserves backing $78.4 billion of stablecoins. De explains why this case matters to the public interest and what can be expected in the coming months.

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Nexo Co-founder on Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Assets

Nexo will work with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide products and infrastructure for institutional investors. The cryptocurrency lender has also made a strategic investment in Texture Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer catering to institutions. Nexo co-founder Kalin Metodiev shares insights into the deals and the wider crypto markets.

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New York Attorney General Directs Two Crypto Lending Platforms to Cease Activities

New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James has ordered two crypto lending platforms to cease their activities, which were determined to be unregistered and unlawful. Three further platforms were asked to provide information about their activities and products.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Crypto Market Won’t ‘Last Long Outside’ Regulatory Framework

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday the crypto markets may struggle to survive in the U.S. outside the country’s regulatory framework. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

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Tether Will Evolve and Become More Transparent or It Will Be Supplanted: Tether Co-Founder William Quigley

Tether co-founder William Quigley joins "First Mover" to discuss his new NFT-focused venture. Calling for audits and more transparency by Tether, Quickly also answers questions that remain following the New York Attorney General's case involving Tether, the world's largest stablecoin by market value.

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NY Attorney General Issues Warning to Crypto Investors and Industry

Reacting to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ warnings of “extreme risks” in investing in cryptocurrencies, “The Hash” panel discusses the need for more regulatory clarity in the crypto space.

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