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crypto regulation
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoed 'BitLicense' Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have created a licensing regime for anyone hoping to facilitate crypto transactions, likening it to how money transmissions are currently overseen by the Money Transmission Act. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down what this means for crypto regulation.

CFTC Fines Blockchain Protocol bZeroX $250K, Files Civil Action Against Successor DAO
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has penalized blockchain software protocol bZeroX and its founders $250,000 for offering illegal, off-exchange trading of digital assets. The CFTC has simultaneously filed a civil enforcement action charging Ooki DAO, the successor to bZeroX. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the charges against bZeroX.

‘Last Bipartisan Issue’ in Washington Is Crypto: Coinbase Exec
Crypto exchange Coinbase launched an app to track U.S. politicians’ crypto friendliness and help top candidates solicit donations from the crypto community. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses the state of U.S. crypto policy and the need for regulatory clarity.

Republican Lawmakers File Amicus Brief to Back Custodia Bank in Legal Battle With the Fed
Seven U.S. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), have submitted an amicus brief in support of Custodia Bank in its ongoing legal battle to get a master account at the Federal Reserve. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

EU Finalizes Legal Text for Crypto Regulations Under MiCA
The European Union has finalized the full text of its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. A leaked draft verified by CoinDesk urges EU enforcers to take a “substance over form” approach to the law. “The Hash” panel discusses the key provisions that could apply to some assets categorized as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

US Judge Ordered Tether to Produce Financial Records Showing Backing of USDT
A New York judge ordered Tether to produce financial records on the backing of USDT as part of a lawsuit that alleges Tether conspired to issue USDT to inflate the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

Former Washington Insider on Future of US Crypto Regulation
Should the Ethereum network be subject to U.S. securities law? That question is at the heart of an SEC case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the lawsuit and what it could mean for Ethereum. Plus, a debate on crypto's risks and opportunities.

Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants the public, including the crypto community, to weigh in on how digital assets might be used in illegal activities and how the department should respond to this issue. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the community’s impact on regulation.

Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De speaks with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about the White House’s latest framework for digital assets. The Congressman also weighs in on the future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the potential timeline for crypto regulation legislation in Congress.

Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee, called BA PAC, to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign finance efforts seeking to steer the U.S. government’s debate over digital assets.
