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PV01, a startup launched last month, uses blockchain to target long-standing issues in debt capital markets. "With all the infrastructure that we have with the blockchain, it makes no sense that at this stage, we don't have something that we can call a digital bond," said PV01 CEO Max Boonen. Plus, Boonen discusses his "end game" for issuing corporate bonds.

Apr 21, 2023

During a Wednesday debate, members of the European Parliament raised concerns over privacy, state control and the role of banks, and some are starting to wonder if the project is worth pursuing at all. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest development and how this compares to the future of CBDCs in the United States.

Apr 21, 2023

U.S. Congressman Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who is calling for a restructuring of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the removal of Chairman Gary Gensler, discusses the view toward crypto regulation inside Congress. "The current consensus is ignorance is bliss," Davidson said.

Apr 21, 2023

More than ever, governments around the world are paying close attention to the cryptocurrency world and taking a wide range of approaches, from solicitous to hostile. On Friday, April 28, policy and crypto community leaders will convene to discuss how to optimize a regulatory approach that protects users and boosts confidence in the digital asset industry without squelching innovation or defeating the objective of equitable financial access. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nik De joins to discuss.

Apr 21, 2023

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) wants to restructure the Securities and Exchange Commission and is calling for the removal of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Earlier this week, Rep. Davidson pointed to "Chairman Gensler’s record of failures" as motivation for the change. The Congressman joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of U.S. crypto regulation and the global implications for the European Parliament's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.

Apr 21, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is falling for the third straight day, touching a 24-hour low of $27,844.46, before rebounding slightly. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped roughly 9% in the last week. Crypto is Macro Now economist Noelle Acheson joins "First Mover" to weigh in on some of the catalysts behind the latest price movement. Acheson also discusses the latest crypto regulation developments out of Europe. Acheson is the former head of research at CoinDesk and Genesis Trading.

Apr 21, 2023

Europe is set to become the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law called MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto Assets. The vote clears the way for the landmark regulation to take effect in 2024. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses what this means for crypto exchanges and digital-wallet companies.

Apr 20, 2023

Lukso, a layer 1 blockchain for creative types, is opening a smart contract that lets original validators participate in running the blockchain. The Lukso initial validators will vote on the token supply of LYX and how much the Foundation can hold. Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez joins the conversation.

Apr 20, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) fell for a second straight day on Thursday, dropping to a 24-hour low of $28,401. Options Insights Founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis. Lakha also closely examines ETH's realized spikes following the successful Shanghai upgrade.

Apr 20, 2023

The House Financial Services Committee held its first hearing on stablecoins in 2023 on Wednesday in connection with a discussion draft bill created by Reps. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) last year and that was published over the past weekend. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains why some key Democrats are bringing into question the chances for U.S. stablecoin legislation that the crypto industry has been relying on as the first real oversight effort from Congress.

Apr 20, 2023