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AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

Jun 15, 2023

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, is calling for an investigation into William Hinman, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) former Director of Corporation Finance, following the release of internal emails that revealed the SEC's internal discussions about a 2018 speech. Alderoty joins "First Mover" to share his insights into the SEC case and the future of crypto regulation.

Jun 15, 2023

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply late Wednesday and into Thursday, with bitcoin dropping below $25,000. This comes following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision at which the central bank suspended rate hikes for at least one meeting but signaled it expects further monetary tightening before the end of the year. Path Trading Partners Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jun 15, 2023

The federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance and Binance.US declined to order a temporary restraining order freezing the U.S. trading platform's assets. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from Tuesday's hearing.

Jun 14, 2023

The Central Bank of Brazil selected 14 selected institutions to participate in the pilot of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). Among those selected are Visa, Microsoft, and the largest local banks, including Banco Inter. Guilherme Ximenes de Almeida, Chief Technology Officer at Inter, shares insights into the digital real pilot and the outlook for crypto adoption in Brazil amid a continued downturn in the markets.

Jun 14, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are taking a defensive stance ahead of Wednesday's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with the central bank seen likely to leave interest rates unchanged while keeping the door open for future increases in a move some observers described as a "hawkish pause." Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

Jun 14, 2023

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the future of digital assets. The committee weighed its draft stablecoin bill in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s action against Binance and Coinbase. Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation in the United States.

Jun 14, 2023

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic’s recent research has found that crypto is being used in the trade of fentanyl and that the attackers behind the Atomic Wallet hack are using the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned exchange Garantex to move stolen funds. Elliptic Chief Legal Officer John Melican discusses the latest in crypto crime and risk management.

Jun 13, 2023

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launches wide-ranging lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, how might this help shape future crypto regulation? Mike Selig, Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, discusses the state of the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and where it's headed. Plus, reactionsto the release of documents tied to William Hinman, the former director of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, in connection with the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs.

Jun 13, 2023

Documents tied to William Hinman, the former director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Corporation Finance from 2017 to 2020, were released to the public in connection with the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Counsel Mike Selig weighs in.

Jun 13, 2023