SEC

Elon Musk has reversed his decision to join Twitter’s board of directors after becoming the company’s largest outside shareholder and campaigning for the addition of an “edit” button. “The Hash” group discusses a recent SEC filing that might explain Musk’s choice and how the tech billionaire wants to influence the social media platform.

Apr 11, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new bill introduced by Senator Pat Toomey regarding a joint effort on stablecoin regulation. Plus, a conversation about the SEC approving a new Bitcoin Spot ETF and the Treasury Secretary’s upcoming speech on cryptocurrency.

Apr 7, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the upcoming speech from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding cryptocurrencies, noting President Biden’s recent executive order and an upcoming meeting in the House Financial Services Committee. Plus, a conversation on how Elon Musk’s new board seat at Twitter could raise issues with the SEC.

Apr 6, 2022

Finance

A empresa entrou com um pedido na SEC para o Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

By Michael BellusciApr 6, 2022

Twitter shares jumped after CEO Parag Agrawal announced that Elon Musk will be taking a board seat in the company following his new stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel explains how Musk’s appointment could raise issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the current state of crypto Twitter.

Apr 5, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators. 

Apr 5, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions. 

Apr 4, 2022

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 200-page proposal to redefine what constitutes a securities "dealer," which could have a crippling impact on decentralized finance (DeFi). “The Hash” team discusses what this new definition could mean for digital assets that are considered securities by regulators.

Mar 29, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new ESG-focused proposal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and how it might impact publicly-traded crypto mining firms. Plus, insights on another SEC proposal addressing crypto exchanges. 

Mar 22, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs). Plus, a conversation on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler regarding the process for investigating crypto companies.

Mar 21, 2022