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SEC Chair Gensler Says Crypto Exchanges May Not Be ‘Qualified Custodians’
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler pushed back on the idea that crypto exchanges could be safe, qualified custodians for investment advisers. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the developments.
Silvergate Stock Tumbles After Bank Says It May Face Certain Regulatory Probes
Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, sending its stock price plunging. "The Company is currently analyzing certain regulatory and other inquiries and investigations that are pending with respect to the Company," the filing stated in part. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.
Coinbase CEO: US Can Update Its Financial System by 'Embracing Crypto'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.
Former SEC Branch Chief On Crypto Skepticism, Regulation Outlook
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança reacts to the latest enforcement actions taken by the government agency within the crypto industry. "The SEC is so skeptical of crypto that bad things...that would be acceptable in traditional finance markets is considered by the SEC completely suspect [in crypto]," Bragança said.
Justin Sun: 'Confident' Huobi Will Secure Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Hong Kong
Huobi is gearing up to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses the move, the state of crypto in Hong Kong, and the possible implications for retail investors in China. Plus, his thoughts on Binance, ETH staking, and the state of U.S. crypto regulation.
Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to six criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Singh has been looking for a plea deal with prosecutors last month, as first reported by Reuters. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried, as Singh worked with him at the defunct crypto exchange.
SEC's Gensler Suggests All Crypto Other Than Bitcoin Are Securities
In a recent interview with New York magazine, SEC Chair Gary Gensler suggested that all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin are securities. The direct quote was: "Everything other than bitcoin, you can find a website, you can find a group of entrepreneurs, they might set up their legal entities in a tax haven offshore, they might have a foundation, they might lawyer it up to try to arbitrage and make it hard jurisdictionally or so forth." "The Hash" panel discusses how this might shape future U.S. crypto regulation.
Voyager Digital Sends $121M in Crypto to Exchanges, Sells Ether, Shiba Inu Holdings
Voyager Digital has been selling off its cryptocurrency holdings at a fast rate, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence. The embattled crypto broker platform transferred $121 million of crypto assets to exchanges and sold its ether (ETH), shiba inu (SHIB) and Chainlink’s LINK holdings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses Voyager Digital's latest bankruptcy developments.
Global Crypto Rules to Be Grounded on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings
The basis of coming global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB), announced India as the holder of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency in Bangalore on Saturday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect.
Texas Regulators Say $1B Voyager-Binance Deal Benefits Halved if Alameda Loan Claim Succeeds
The benefits to creditors from Binance US' $1.02 billion offer to buy up bankrupt crypto lender Voyager hinge on a $445 million loan claim by Alameda Research, making the deal potentially not worth bothering with, Texas regulators said in a Friday court filing. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and an update on global crypto rules.