crypto regulation

YouTube star and professional wrestler Logan Paul has been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit over Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) sales for a project Paul promoted called CryptoZoo, which never materialized. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the project and the reports from YouTube journalist "CoffeeZilla."

Feb 3, 2023

Counsel for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is currently in talks with U.S. prosecutors to “resolve the outstanding issues related to Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions,” according to a court filing. Meanwhile, Proposals to subpoena FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, his immediate family and senior staff of the bankrupt crypto exchange have been opposed by the U.S. Trustee. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX's hearings.

Feb 3, 2023

Oxhead Alpha president Andrew Smith discusses his outlook on blockchain adoption and research as policymakers, including California's Governor Newsom, continue to explore their approach to crypto regulation.

Feb 2, 2023

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, will release his priorities for a bipartisan regulatory framework for cryptocurrency today, according to Politico. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details and how it could pave the way for future crypto legislation. 

Feb 2, 2023

India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector in 2022. Now the world's largest democracy is keeping its restrictive crypto tax rules unchanged in 2023 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention crypto, virtual digital assets, blockchain or central bank digital currencies (digital rupee) while unveiling the nation’s budget. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses how this could impact crypto adoption and trading volumes in the country.

Feb 1, 2023

U.S. officials in the Biden administration published a statement on Friday urging Congress to “step up its efforts” with respect to regulating the cryptocurrency market. Chamber of Digital Commerce Founder and CEO Perianne Boring weighs in on the state of U.S. crypto regulation and the "critical role" of Congress to provide oversight of U.S. regulators.

Jan 31, 2023

LedgerX was one of the few FTX-owned companies that remained solvent throughout the collapse and its subsequent bankruptcy process. CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson comments on the culture of compliance, saying it should start at the top.

Jan 31, 2023

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson urges Congress to expand the U.S. agency's authority to review crypto acquisitions. Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss how the CFTC might further expand its role in overseeing the crypto industry and the broader markets. "The CFTC needs to engage in a dialogue with market participants to understand effectively how to modernize our regulation," Johnson said. 

Jan 31, 2023

U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled on Monday that the identities of the two non-parental parties who co-signed Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bond can be made public. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the decision and what to expect from FTX's future bankruptcy proceedings.

Jan 31, 2023

Following FTX’s swift, stunning collapse in November, crypto industry participants, lawmakers and regulators alike have all been mulling the same questions: Why did FTX's implosion blindside regulators, and how can the next crypto crisis be prevented? CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss.

Jan 31, 2023