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STORM Partners Managing Partner Sheraz Ahmed discusses whether SEC's approach to regulation by enforcement is making it harder for crypto services to operate in the U.S. and if it is leading more companies to consider taking their business elsewhere.

Mar 23, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun Wednesday on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far.

Mar 23, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a consumer-based central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the differences between the two proposals and what the opposition to a CBDC is largely about.

Mar 23, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued crypto exchange Coinbase a Wells notice, warning that the crypto exchange may face enforcement action over potential violations of U.S. securities law. Brett Quick, Head of Government Affairs at Crypto Council for Innovation, a crypto trade association with members including Coinbase, discusses her reactions and the implications for future crypto regulation.

Mar 23, 2023

Bitcoin traded at $27,600, slipping below the $28,000 level as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike of 0.25%. Sheraz Ahmed, Managing Partner at STORM Partners, shares his thought on BTC's recent price action and Fed Chair Powell's comments on the U.S. banking system being "sound and resilient."

Mar 23, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) may soon face an enforcement action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to its listing of potential unregistered securities. Meanwhile, the SEC is suing Tron founder Justin Sun on allegations that the TRX and BTT tokens are unregistered securities. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details. 

Mar 23, 2023

American business hours have been a major source of bullish pressure since the beginning of the year, according to a report from Matrixport. "Bitcoin is up around 66% year to date, but 47% of those really come during U.S. hours," said Markus Thielen, Head of Research and Strategy. Plus, Thielen explains why there are more institutions involved in the markets compared to retail.

Mar 22, 2023

SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), appears to be at odds over $2 billion in cash. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff and Cohen, P.C. Partner Dov Kleiner breaks down the key takeaways from the bankruptcy hearing and what is likely to happen next.

Mar 22, 2023

The U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's latest interest rate decision amid lingering banking and inflation concerns. eToro Investment Analyst Callie Cox shares her expectations, saying, "optically it's going to be very hard for the Fed to raise rates right now...but doesn't mean they won't do it."

Mar 22, 2023

Sushi DAO and Head Chef Jared Grey were served with a subpoena by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down what this means for the decentralized autonomous organization.

Mar 22, 2023