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Commissioner Mersinger Expresses Dissent Over CFTC Action Against Ooki DAO
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) can serve a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) through a website help bot and forum post, a federal court ruled Monday. CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger shares her thoughts about the latest action from the agency and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Bitcoin Hovers Close to $20K Amid ‘Uptober’ Optimism
Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh shares insights into his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as ‘Uptober’ optimism gains traction on crypto Twitter.
Elon Musk: Twitter Deal Is an ‘Accelerant’ to Creating ‘Everything App’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reviving his $44B deal to buy Twitter, tweeting that the planned acquisition is an “accelerant to creating X, the everything app.” CFRA Senior Equity Analyst Angelo Zino discusses what this means for the industry and how it could impact the crypto space.
Celsius Co-Founder Daniel Leon Reportedly Resigns as Mashinsky Exits
The Financial Times reports that Celsius Network co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer S. Daniel Leon resigned Tuesday. He is the latest executive to depart the company after now-former CEO Alex Mashinsky. Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest c-suite changes for the crypto lender.
Landmark CBDC Test Backed by China, Thailand and Hong Kong Deemed Success, BIS Says
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said a project involving multiple Asian central bank digital currencies (CBDC) has been deemed a success, facilitating over $22 million in foreign-exchange transactions. Josh Lipsky, Senior Director at Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center, discuses CBDC progress in China and around the globe.
Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum on the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks would slow tightening. Arca Portfolio Manager David Nage discusses his crypto markets analysis, investor sentiment, and consumer trends. “A lot of people are on pause, they’re in neutral,” Nage said.
Kim Kardashian's Crypto Promotion 'Was a Gift to the SEC': Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief
Lisa Bragança, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Enforcement Branch chief and Bragança Law owner, discusses the regulatory implications of reality TV star Kim Kardashian paying a $1.26 million fine to the SEC for promoting the cryptocurrency EthereumMax without disclosing payment. "This was a gift to the SEC and Chairman Gensler," Bragança said.
Outlook on CBDC Progress in the United States
Josh Lipsky, senior director at Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of creating a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) despite increasing U.S. dollar strength. “While the dollar is not in any risk at the moment … there could be a fracturing of the international financial system,” he said.
Court Rules CFTC Legally Served Ooki DAO Through Help Bot
A federal court ruled on Monday that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) can serve a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) through a website help bot and forum post. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what the ruling means for crypto regulation.
Unregulated Crypto Could Bring Risks to Financial Stability: FSOC
The Financial Stability Oversight Council warned that cryptocurrencies could pose risks to U.S. financial stability if they "were to grow without adherence to or being paired with appropriate regulation.” CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the report's findings.