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NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul’s DFS Nominee Moves Closer to Confirmation
The New York Senate’s finance and insurance committees convened Tuesday to hold confirmation hearings for Adrienne Harris, the acting Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS). CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and significance to crypto regulation.
Nyca Partners' Exec. Says He's 'Mildly Optimistic' About Expected White House Executive Order on Crypto
Nyca Partners' Matt Homer discusses why he's "mildly optimistic" about the Biden Administration's executive order on cryptocurrencies, expected to be released as soon as February. "Washington is entering a period where we're seeing turf battles between regulators, and we need a referee in the room," Homer said. Plus, his views on New York City mayor Eric Adams' crypto ambitions as he converted his first paycheck into bitcoin.
Biden Administration to Release Executive Order on Crypto as Early as February
The White House is reportedly readying an executive order for release as soon as next month that will outline a comprehensive government strategy on cryptocurrencies, asking federal agencies to determine their risks and opportunities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what this means for crypto.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Reign in Crypto Exchanges With Tighter Scrutiny
Reacting to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler wanting greater regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges, former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins discusses whether exchanges indeed present an inherent danger to consumers. Plus, thoughts on U.S. crypto regulation under Gensler vs. former Chair Jay Clayton.
India’s Crypto Industry Has Great Expectations From New Budget
India’s cryptocurrency ecosystem is eagerly hoping for a hint of regulation from the government come Feb. 1, 2022. India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the nation’s budget, which is considered the most important financial day of the year for the world’s largest democracy.
Brian Brooks on Crypto Regulation: 'Why Do We Feel the Need for More Constraint vs. More Innovation?'
Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current CEO of bitcoin mining firm Bitfury, discusses his views on the potential problems with an increased focus on U.S. stablecoin and crypto regulation from lawmakers. "Why can't we let the existing regulatory regime work?" Brooks said. "Why do we always feel the need for more constraint versus more innovation?" Plus, his take on Trump-era crypto policy and the energy impact of blockchains.
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Prohibit Fed From Issuing CBDCs Directly to the Public
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) has introduced a bill aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to U.S. consumers. "The Hash" hosts break down the proposal and what it could mean for crypto regulation in the potential issuance of a digital dollar.
Korean Prosecutors Demand Life, Hong Kong Plans New Crypto Regulation
Prosecutors demand life sentences in Korean scam case. Blockchain project set to enhance water supply chains in Australia's Queensland state. Hong Kong plans new crypto regulation. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022
Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.
Crypto Crime Hit an All-Time High of $14B, But That’s Only Half the Story
Crypto sleuthing firm Chainalysis found crypto crimes accounted for $14 billion worth of blockchain transactions in 2021, an all-time high, but “The Hash” co-host Zack Seward points out the other side of the coin: Crypto crimes only accounted for 0.15% of all blockchain transactions, an all-time low.