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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler refused to say whether ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was a security during a nearly five-hour hearing Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Howard Fischer, Moses Singer partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, along with Joshua Ashley Klayman, Linklaters U.S. head of fintech and head of blockchain and digital assets, discuss their takeaways from the hearing.

Apr 19, 2023

Bitcoin slid more than 3% in just 15 minutes in European morning hours on Wednesday, taking the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization near $29,000. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller discusses whether the UK CPI data played a role in the sudden sell-off. Plus, his BTC outlook after the token's strong performance in Q1 2023.

Apr 19, 2023

During CoinDesk's "Projects to Watch 2023" week, Arkham founder and CEO Miguel Morel discusses the importance of on-chain analytics for the transparency of the crypto space. Morel also weighs in on why a lot of on-chain activities are beginning to move toward layer 2s.

Apr 18, 2023

XRP has rallied more than 30% over the past month and was among the top performers in March. Kaiko data shows that this move seems to be driven by retail demand in Korean markets, with large traders taking profit while smaller traders were mostly buying. Kaiko Senior Research Analyst Dessislava Aubert breaks down the data.

Apr 18, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency in violation of federal statutes. Jason Gottlieb, Morrison Cohen LLP partner and chair of the firm's digital assets department, explains the legal challenges facing the crypto exchange may face in the years ahead.

Apr 18, 2023

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's testimony from the upcoming hearing of the House Financial Services Committee. Plus, the latest on SEC's lawsuit against crypto exchange Bittrex.

Apr 18, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, Miguel Morel, founder and CEO of Arkham, joins "First Mover" to discuss how the blockchain analytics company traces transactions. The company has closed $12 million in funding and plans to exit beta and launch publicly by the end of 2023. 

Apr 18, 2023

The SEC alleges that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency violating federal statutes. Morrison Cohen LLP partner and chair of the firm's digital assets department, Jason Gottlieb, discusses what to make of the agency's latest enforcement action. Gottlieb also weighs in on whether the murky regulatory environment could drive some of the U.S. crypto industry overseas.

Apr 18, 2023

XRP has risen over 30% in the last month, outperforming other top digital assets, including bitcoin (BTC). Kaiko Senior Research Analyst Dessislava Aubert breaks down the driving forces behind the rally, focusing on the Korean retail investors.

Apr 18, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving toward DeFi oversight as it reopens proposed regulations. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who called this move a "consequential moment," shares her outlook on the future of decentralized finance.

Apr 17, 2023