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EY Exec.: Gensler’s Aspen Speech a ‘Bullish Signal’ for DeFi

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, responded to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech at the Aspen Security Forum, saying it signals bullish momentum for DeFi on the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, his take on the future of stablecoins, digital dollar, and crypto regulation.

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SEC Needs Clear Authority Over Crypto Platforms, Gensler Says

The SEC chair spoke of the agency's desire to "stitch together" consumer protection for tokens sold as securities and tokens sold as commodities.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler

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SEC Chairman Gensler Agrees With Predecessor: 'Every ICO Is a Security'

Gensler said he believes crypto trading platforms might already have securities listed.

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Report: SEC's Gensler Eyeing Robust Regulation of Crypto Market

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

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SEC Boss Gensler Eyeing Robust Regulation of Crypto Market: Report

Gensler did not comment on the potential approval of a crypto exchange-traded fund.

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New Infrastructure Bill Looks to Raise $30B Through Crypto Taxes

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.

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Bitcoin Retreats After Touching $40K as Amazon Denies Rumors Over Bitcoin Adoption

On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC ​is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.

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Uniswap Labs Limits Access to Some Tokens

The software development studio cited an "evolving regulatory landscape" in making its decision.

DeFiance Capital's Arthur Cheong is raising a new liquid venture capital fund.

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SEC Chair Hints Some Stablecoins Are Securities

Stock tokens and stablecoins backed by securities might be treated as securities under U.S. law, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

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Elizabeth Warren Gives SEC July 28 Deadline to Figure Out Crypto Regulation

The Democrat senator said in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler that she needs answers by July 28.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)