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"The Hash" hosts react to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler saying the agency needs clear authority over platforms that trade or lend crypto. "This is not about what's in the best interest of the citizens at all," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is not a good state for innovation right now."

4 ago 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, including Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) defending the controversial crypto provision currently being debated in the Senate. Plus, Nik's thoughts on notable takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks Tuesday to the Aspen Institute's forum on security.

4 ago 2021

Sam Trabucco, co-CEO of quantitative trading firm Alameda Research, breaks down the crypto market activity following SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s remarks at the Aspen Security Forum. Plus, his take on what people are getting wrong about stablecoin tether (USDT).

4 ago 2021

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, responded to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech at the Aspen Security Forum, saying it signals bullish momentum for DeFi on the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, his take on the future of stablecoins, digital dollar, and crypto regulation.

4 ago 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

3 ago 2021

Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca discusses the regulatory gaps in the crypto industry critics worry undermine the financial markets’ safety and how Congress could use its authority to bring greater regulatory clarity. Plus, her take on stablecoins and what further congressional action may be needed to address their risks.

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CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.

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Talk about stablecoins and the assets backing them has never been as heated as in recent weeks, within the crypto community and among regulators and traditional market investors. Carlos Domingo, CEO of digital asset securities firm Securitize, explains whether stablecoins should be regulated by the SEC as securities, and also breaks down tokenized stocks. Plus, the launch of two crypto yield funds and what they mean for his business.

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SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.

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On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC ​is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.

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