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Policy

The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi

The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.

SEC Chair Gensler Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee (Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)

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Congressman Tom Emmer Questions SEC on Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs). Plus, a conversation on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler regarding the process for investigating crypto companies.

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Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations

A bipartisan group of eight U.S. representatives, led by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler asking for details about the probing of crypto companies. “The Hash” discusses the politicization of cryptocurrency discourse in Congress and the increasing influence of crypto lobbying initiatives.

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FTX.US President on Attaining $8B Valuation, Market Outlook and Regulatory Concerns

Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the stateside wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX, discusses his optimistic crypto markets analysis and outlook, saying it’s “natural to see pullbacks.” He added, “Given all the VC money that is pouring … I think we’re naturally going to see the market roll back.”

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Opinion

Professor Gensler Gets an F on Crypto

An antagonistic SEC doesn't serve crypto or U.S. consumers, argues the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Paul H. Jossey.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants greater authority and resources to regulate crypto. (Third Way/Creative Commons)

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Reign in Crypto Exchanges With Tighter Scrutiny

Reacting to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler wanting greater regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges, former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins discusses whether exchanges indeed present an inherent danger to consumers. Plus, thoughts on U.S. crypto regulation under Gensler vs. former Chair Jay Clayton.

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SEC's Gensler Reportedly Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges

According to a Bloomberg report, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring them inside the market regulator's purview. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for the future of crypto. Plus, what to expect from Thursday's House Subcommittee hearing on the energy impact of blockchains.

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Policy

SEC's Gensler Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges: Report

"I've asked staff to look at every way to get these platforms inside the investor protection remit," he said.

Gary Gensler (Evelyn Hockstein/Getty Images)

Opinion

The Urgent Need for Regulatory Clarity on Stablecoins

Regulatory attitudes around stablecoins center around three main points of debate, explains former U.S. Ambassador to China and U.S. Senator Max Baucus.

Former U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

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Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo: ‘Money is Too Important to Be Left to the Central Bankers’

“Crypto Dad” and former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo discusses the state of stablecoin regulation in the U.S., highlighting a philosophical debate amongst officials regarding the implications of cryptocurrency. Plus, insights into spot ETFs and the SEC’s “regressive” nature under Gary Gensler in the way they execute “regulation by enforcement.”

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