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What a New U.S. Consumer Watchdog Proposal Could Mean for Crypto Payments
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what a new proposal published by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could mean for large nonbank payment providers, like PayPal or Jack Dorsey's Block. Plus, whether the proposed rule could impact bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrencies.
How Companies Like PayPal, Jack Dorsey's Block Could Be Impacted by CFPB Plan
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to expand its oversight to cover nonbank payment providers and some subsectors of crypto transactions. While the proposal doesn't explicitly name these companies, footnotes reference Venmo (owned by PayPal) and Cash App (owned by Block) as examples of person-to-person payment apps that a majority of Americans have used. CoinDesk managing editor of global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in.
U.S. Consumer Finance Watchdog Wants to Oversee Major Tech, Some Crypto Payments
A proposed rule would let the CFPB supervise nonbank payment providers and transactions between people, including some crypto transactions.
Former CFPB Director on How Regulatory Action Against Coinbase, Binance Impacts Consumers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase Tuesday on allegations of violating federal securities law, a day after a similar suit against Binance. But what does this mean for crypto exchanges in the U.S.? Kathy Kraninger, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at crypto market integrity platform Solidus Labs, and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, discusses the impact of the SEC's recent charges and the implications for the crypto regulatory landscape in the United States.
The CFP Board’s Latest Report on Crypto Sets High Standards for Advisors
Decisions to recommend bitcoin should depend on an advisor's crypto competency and a client’s personal/financial circumstances, the CFP Board’s notice rightly says.
Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.
Solidus Hires Ex-Head of CFPB to Be Top Regulatory Official
The addition of Kathy Kraninger is the latest hiring of a former Trump official by a cryptocurrency company.
Gensler Straddles Innovation and Enforcement at Senate Hearing
Gary Gensler was careful to strike a balance between emphasizing regulating suspicious behavior as well as encouraging new innovations.
US Consumer Finance Watchdog Opens Regulatory Sandbox to Blockchain
The CFPB is launching a regulatory sandbox to encourage innovation in new tech such as blockchain, acting head Mick Mulvaney announced Wednesday.
Amid Crypto Bear Market, Attention Turns to Small-Time Investors
When it came to crypto, the focus was on retail investors – not only on protecting them but also on giving them a chance – during CB Insights' event.
