SEC

According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

12 mag 2021

A new bitcoin ETF application from Wise Origin will join the growing line of would-be ETFs awaiting SEC approval. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Wise Origin's application and shares his thoughts about whether the influx of ETF applications is a positive or a negative for the crypto industry.

11 mag 2021

The ongoing fight over crypto regulations has finally gone mainstream. The front page of the New York Times included a report on the state of federal regulations, lobbyists, and the SEC vs. Ripple case. “The Hash” panel discusses what the NYT article indicates about crypto’s mainstream attention and adoption.

10 mag 2021

Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.

3 mag 2021

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.

28 apr 2021

The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.

23 apr 2021

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation editor Nikhilesh De on the U.S. House passing a bill to require financial regulators to set up a Digital Assets Working Group with representatives from the SEC and CFTC. Plus, what comes next from Gary Gensler as the new head of the SEC.

21 apr 2021

SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, known as "Crypto Mom" for her crypto-friendly approach to regulations, has updated a proposed set of Safe Harbor laws aimed at fostering innovation in the crypto industry. The laws would allow companies three years to develop tokens after raising money. Peirce joins "First Mover" to discuss her revised proposal and the impact regulatory clarity would have on the crypto industry. Plus, her take on dogecoin.

20 apr 2021

According to SEC filings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sold nearly $292M worth of shares on opening day, less than 2% of his overall holdings. Incorrect rumors that Armstrong and other Coinbase insiders sold larger stakes spooked the markets. Is this something to worry about, or is it just how public listings work?

19 apr 2021

Gary Gensler has finally been confirmed as SEC Chairman. Gensler's crypto knowledge and experience have many in the community celebrating, but how much of an impact will he really have on crypto industry regulation? "The Hash" panel debates.

15 apr 2021