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Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, tweeted what he described as a "final offer" in the debt-restructuring talks over the bankrupt digital asset firm Genesis, bringing months of negotiations and mediation to a head with a plan for $1.5 billion in forbearance payments and fresh loans. Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Trading, who is now the CEO at crypto derivatives exchange Ankex shares reaction. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023

Crypto exchange Binance’s office in Australia was searched on Tuesday by the country's financial regulator, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the regulatory scrutiny faced by the company in multiple jurisdictions.

Jul 5, 2023

The Nasdaq exchange has refiled its application to list BlackRock's proposed spot bitcoin ETF, joining rivals in naming Coinbase as its surveillance-sharing partner. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses what to make of the ETF race and his crypto markets outlook for July, explaining why bullish bitcoin investors could be preparing for a "seasonal surge." Plus, what to expect from the Fed's June meeting minutes.

Jul 5, 2023

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has released a new report on the elicit crypto ecosystem, noting Bitcoin is no longer the preferred chain for criminals. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord discusses the key takeaways from the report, sharing insights into the latest on crypto crime and terror financing.

Jul 5, 2023

Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Trading, is taking the helm of a new crypto derivatives exchange called Ankex, which was incubated within crypto custody tech firm Qredo. Ankex CEO Michael Moro shares insights into the new venture. Plus, Moro's reaction to the latest debt-restructuring talks over the bankrupt crypto firm Genesis. Genesis and CoinDesk both operate under Digital Currency Group.

Jul 5, 2023

FTX is in talks to reboot its international crypto exchange, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Former president of FTX U.S. and current CEO of Architect Brett Harrison weighs in on the possibility of a FTX starting up again and whether the exchange needs to rebrand after its collapse.

Jul 3, 2023

Architect CEO and founder Brett Harrison, who is also the former president of FTX U.S., discusses the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. compared to the rest of the world. "It's troubling in the U.S. to see a lot of the recent regulatory action taken against players in the market like Coinbase," Harrison said. He went on to note that outside the U.S., business "is thriving, and the general sentiment is positive."

Jul 3, 2023

Architect founder and CEO Brett Harrison weighs in on the future of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in the wake of Fidelity, WisdomTree, VanEck, ARK Invest, Galaxy/Invesco and BlackRock all filing applications over the past few weeks, “Is it arbitrary that the spot Bitcoin ETF cannot be approved when these other spot commodity ETFs have been approved in the past?” Harrison said.

Jul 3, 2023

Cboe's BZX Exchange named Coinbase as the market for its surveillance-sharing agreement, when it refiled its spot bitcoin ETF fund applications for several would-be bitcoin ETF issuers on Friday. This comes after the SEC reportedly said recent spot bitcoin ETF applications were "inadequate." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments for U.S. crypto regulation.

Jul 3, 2023

Robert Leshner, founder of decentralized lender Compound, submitted filings to U.S. securities regulators for "Superstate," a new company that will create a short-term government bond fund using the Ethereum blockchain as a secondary record-keeping tool. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner shares insights into his new venture and the path ahead to securing regulatory approval.

Jul 3, 2023