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In an intriguing interplay of regulation and legislation, the SEC announced lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase while Congress is making considerations on crypto rules, observes Kathy Kraninger, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs. Highlighting the distinctiveness of the lawsuits, she remarks, "The cases against Binance and Coinbase are very different."

Jun 7, 2023

FTX and other exchange bankruptcies have highlighted the potential risks to users of trusting centralized entities with the keys to their crypto. As part of CoinDesk's Consensus @ Consensus Report, CoinDesk Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk joins "First Mover" to discuss the outlook for crypto self-custody in the aftermath of the recent crypto crash.

Jun 7, 2023

Cryptocurrency prices recovered on Tuesday with bitcoin (BTC) leading the charge a day after a mass sell-off triggered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing Binance, and despite a second suit against Binance rival Coinbase. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman discusses his crypto markets and analysis and outlook.

Jun 7, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked a court to grant a temporary restraining order to freeze assets tied to Binance.US. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.

Jun 7, 2023

Apple's (AAPL) share price is sliding after hitting an all-time high of $184.95 yesterday ahead of its annual software developer conference, according to Yahoo Finance data. Some analysts are pointing to the announcement of the mixed reality Vision Pro headset as a potential catalyst to the sell-off. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Jun 6, 2023

Life insurance company Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin (Bermuda) said it raised $19 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) aided bitcoin (BTC)-denominated policy as it eyes an economy developing around the largest cryptocurrency. "The Hash" panel weighs in.

Jun 6, 2023

Apple on Monday released its new Vision Pro mixed reality headset, tossing its hat into the already-saturated arena of immersive digital technology. Apple has pegged its device as "a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others." The panel reacts to the new product and whether it has the potential to revolutionize Web3 and the metaverse.

Jun 6, 2023

Tokens listed in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) are tanking. The SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase named thirteen altcoins as securities. "The Hash" panel discusses the tokens impacted by the regulator's crackdown on the crypto industry.

Jun 6, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said the U.S. doesn’t need any more digital currency, as the regulator sues Binance and Coinbase for operating unregistered securities exchanges. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the agency's approach to regulation.

Jun 6, 2023

The SEC has launched a suit against Coinbase, hot on the heels of a similar legal move against Binance. This escalation has provoked conversation about the need for more specificity in crypto asset laws. Ashley Ebersole, 0x Labs Chief Legal Officer, and former SEC Senior Counsel, states that "the law cannot continue without some specificity that allows for the unique aspects of crypto assets." Despite Coinbase's attempt to work with the SEC, the desired outcome did not materialize. Ebersole concludes, Coinbase is "funded and has resources to and can do that, but that again, depends on the SEC staff being willing to work with it to do that because you need both sides to make those processes move along."

Jun 6, 2023