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Policy

Has the Biden Administration Lost the Plot on Crypto Regulation?

The White House and Congress have yet to offer policy clarity for the crypto industry. Their agenda isn't focused on innovation and growth.

Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, center, and Michael Hsu, acting head of the Comptroller of the Currency, right, walk to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 21, 2021.

Policy

State of Crypto: Federal Regulations Are Coming Into Focus

A lot happened in May on the regulatory front. We’re finally getting a view of what the Biden Administration may do about crypto.

We're getting a better sense of how crypto regulation under the Biden administration may shake out.

Markets

DeFi 'Raises Challenges' for Investors, Regulators, SEC's Gensler Says

The regulator has suggested that a dedicated market regulator would offer some protection against fraud and manipulation.

DeFi and crypto lending may pose issues for investors, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

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SEC Chairman Gensler: SEC Should Be ‘Ready to Bring Cases’ Involving Crypto

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said Thursday federal financial regulators should “be ready to bring cases” against bad actors in crypto and other emerging technologies. “The Hash” team weighs in.

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Policy

Gensler Says SEC Should Be 'Ready to Bring Cases' Involving Crypto

The SEC chair continued to highlight investor protection as he previewed the regulator’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

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Policy

State of Crypto: Gary Gensler's Regulatory Clarity Sounds Awfully Familiar

Gary Gensler said Congress should provide clarity around crypto exchange regulation. A 2020 bill sought to do just that.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler suggested Congress could grant a federal regulator oversight authority over crypto exchanges during a Congressional hearing last week.

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Bitstamp CEO: Regulation is ‘Absolutely What the Industry Needs’

In a congressional hearing Thursday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler called for more regulations for U.S. crypto exchanges. Bitstamp CEO Julian Sawyer explains why he would welcome such regulation and sees Gensler’s comments as positive for the industry.

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Policy

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Recommends Congress Regulate Crypto Exchanges

“There’s really no protection around fraud or manipulation,” Gensler said in his first public hearing since taking the reins at the agency.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler appeared before Congress for the first time since being confirmed to his role running the federal securities regulator.

Videos

SEC Begins Official Review of the Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Application

The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.

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U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Regulators to Set Up Digital Assets Working Group

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation editor Nikhilesh De on the U.S. House passing a bill to require financial regulators to set up a Digital Assets Working Group with representatives from the SEC and CFTC. Plus, what comes next from Gary Gensler as the new head of the SEC.

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