crypto regulation

The Department of Justice announced that two intelligence officers working for the People's Republic of China allegedly tried bribing a U.S. government official with bitcoin in an effort to collect information about a prosecution against an unnamed company. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and whether the company appears to be Huawei Technologies.

Oct 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister, has been chosen to be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ resignation last week. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the future of crypto adoption and regulation in the U.K.

Oct 24, 2022

Officials from the European Union’s antitrust authority said metaverse companies could limit users’ choice and raise prices if they grow to dominate the market. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler explains why the officials worry that tech giants like Meta could choke metaverse competition.

Oct 24, 2022

CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what he's watching for in the world of bitcoin (BTC), including the expected release of the U.S. economy's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures. Plus, CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon on what to expect from the world of crypto regulation.

Oct 21, 2022

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) brought 82 enforcement actions in fiscal year 2022, 22% of which were filed against crypto-related entities. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications and outlook for crypto regulation amid a brewing turf war between the country's regulatory bodies.

Oct 21, 2022

The U.K. government has introduced new legal measures that would regulate crypto ads and ban unauthorized crypto providers from offering services. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses what this means for the crypto industry. Plus, the impact of Liz Truss' resignation on the broader market.

Oct 21, 2022

Japan is moving toward loosening cryptocurrency rules by removing some hurdles to list virtual tokens. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest on Japan's state of crypto regulation and its significance to the global markets. 

Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she would step down as U.K. Prime Minister after only six weeks in office. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Amitoj Singh discusses the recent shift in the British political landscape and what this means for crypto regulation in the U.K.

Oct 20, 2022

Franklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny Johnson discusses the need for clarity in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. "In the absence of regulation, it becomes a bit of the wild west," Johnson said.

Oct 19, 2022

Aaron Iovine, who spent eight months this year as head of policy and regulatory affairs at bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, has been appointed in a newly created role as head of crypto regulatory policy at JPMorgan, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" hosts weigh in.

Oct 19, 2022