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The SEC sued Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law, a day after filing a similar suit against Binance. Ashley Ebersole, 0x Labs Chief Legal Officer, and former SEC Senior Counsel, discusses what to make of the SEC's firing line.

Jun 6, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) on allegations of violating federal securities law. This comes a day after the agency filed a similar lawsuit against Binance. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest.

Jun 6, 2023

The Blockchain Association has filed an amicus brief in an ongoing lawsuit by the think tank Coin Center against the Treasury Department and its sanctions watchdog, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). In the suit, filed last October, Coin Center has alleged that OFAC's sweeping sanctions against crypto mixer Tornado Cash harmed Americans and their ability to transact privately using the Ethereum network. Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith discusses the move and the state of U.S. crypto regulation. "OFAC can use more targeted sanctions against specific persons... [and] wallets, without sacrificing an entire class of technology," Smith said.

Jun 5, 2023

CoinDesk's 'Consensus @ Consensus' report collates insights from diverse stakeholders, tackling crucial issues from regulation to environmental concerns that shape the crypto world. As Michael J. Casey, CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer, puts it, the report provides an insight into "polemical issues that have been bothering the industry," and fosters dialogue among "investors, regulators, developers, entrepreneurs."

Jun 5, 2023

Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee and House Committee on Agriculture released a draft bill that aims at building a guideline for crypto exchanges to register with the SEC and operate within the United States. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the draft legislation.

Jun 5, 2023

This week, from privacy to regulation to governance and self-custody, CoinDesk is exploring some of the biggest themes and challenges facing the crypto community based on conversations held at Consensus 2023. CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael J. Casey shares an overview of the 'Consensus @ Consensus' report and its key takeaways.

Jun 5, 2023

Bitcoin has slipped below the $27,000 level but a research report from JPMorgan (JPM) says retail demand for BTC is likely to remain strong over the coming year ahead of the next halving event in 2024. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert joins "First Mover" to break down bitcoin's recent price action as the markets anticipate a pause in the Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle.

Jun 5, 2023

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.

Jun 2, 2023

As the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong opens up to accepting crypto trading platform licenses, TRON founder and Huobi global advisor, Justin Sun, discusses the new regulatory landscape. Sun also reflects on Huobi's expansion plans.

Jun 2, 2023

An official from the Central Bank of Ireland is speaking out about the implementation of Europe's landmark "Markets in Crypto Assets" regulation, known as MiCA for short. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the latest developments among EU members as they prepare for MiCA to be enacted. "If you're a big crypto company, you will say you want high standards, you want regulation," Schickler points out, adding that "you don’t want to be competing against companies that are not following the same tough rules that you are."

Jun 2, 2023