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Former White House Adviser: Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' but ‘Gaps’ Remain

Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, discusses why the framework is “balanced” in mitigating risks but still has existing gaps.

Carole House, when she spoke at Consensus 2022 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

US Sen. Cynthia Lummis: Ether Is Now a Security; My Bill Might Have Stopped FTX

The Wyoming Republican says the second-largest cryptocurrency was transformed by the Ethereum Merge.

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Web3

Hoops Legend Scottie Pippen Shoots a 'Web3' With Virtual Sneakers

The six-time NBA champion is working with Web3-based entertainment company Orange Comet to produce a new collection of NFT-based kicks.

Scottie Pippen is entering the Web3 game with a collection of virtual sneakers. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Finance

Bankman-Fried Is a ‘Master of Deflection,’ Securities Lawyer Says

James Murphy said the FTX founder has used his interviews with the media to say falsely that his actions weren't intentional.

Securities lawyer James A. Murphy says FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will soon be facing criminal charges. (Murphy & McGonigle, P.C.)

Policy

Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Professor Tonya M. Evans (MD Photography)

Finance

Binance Exec Says Firm's 'Centralized Exchange' May Not Be Around in 10 Years

Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillman said the exchange may become obsolete because of the crypto industry's move toward decentralized finance.

Las especulaciones recientes sobre el estado de Binance, el exchange de criptomonedas más importante del mundo, también golpearon la participación de mercado de su stablecoin. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Could Use BlockFi as Object Lesson for Clear Crypto Regulation, Says Ex-SEC Official

Howard Fischer discusses why the SEC is more concerned with setting standards than getting the $30 million owed by the failed lender.

Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner (Moses Singer)

Finance

BlockFi Most Likely to Pay SEC First, Crypto Lawyer Says

Sasha Hodder said retail customers probably won't get their money back from the bankrupt crypto lender.

Crypto lawyer Sasha Hodder said the SEC will be at the front of the line among BlockFi's creditors. (LinkedIn)

Policy

Regulating Crypto Not a ‘One-Agency Solution,’ CFTC Commissioner Says

Appearing on CoinDesk TV, Summer K. Mersinger discussed why the need to regulate crypto will require her agency to work closely with others.

CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto’s Future Will Be Based on Self-Custody and Regulation: Kraken's Dave Ripley

The incoming CEO discusses why the future of crypto will be based on proof of reserves and thoughtful regulation.

Kraken CEO Dave Ripley (Kraken)