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Policy

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)

Videos

Binance Is Leaving Russia; Coinbase CEO Calls Out Chase UK for 'Totally Inappropriate Behavior'

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Binance selling its Russian unit as it looks for a complete exit from the market. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls out Chase, as the banking giant gets ready to ban crypto-linked payments via debit card or by outgoing bank transfer for U.K. clients. And, SEC Chair Gary Gensler testifies before lawmakers on Wednesday.

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Opinion

Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens

The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies securities.

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown, who would need to get on board for crypto legislation to move, is highly critical and encouraged Gensler’s crypto enforcement.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown, who will likely need to support any crypto legislation from Congress, remains highly critical of the industry.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Franklin Templeton Enters Spot Bitcoin ETF Race; Binance Fires Back at SEC

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including another financial services heavyweight vying for a spot bitcoin ETF. Binance says the SEC has no evidence to support its allegations that imply investor assets have been wrongfully diverted. Matrixport predicts an altcoin crash could be on the horizon. And, SEC chair Gary Gensler shares his latest views on crypto during testimony before lawmakers.

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Policy

Defiant Gensler Returns to Crypto Grievances Ahead of Senate Testimony

Despite recent stumbles in court for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Chair Gary Gensler is still hewing to his industry criticism.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will again blast the crypto industry at a Senate hearing this week. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Policy

SEC’s Gensler Should Be Focus of More Hearings on Treatment of Crypto: U.S. Senator

Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, says the panel should be digging into the interactions between the securities regulator and the digital assets sector.

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Videos

Gensler's 'Enforcer' Strategy Crumbling, Says Hermine Wong

Hermine Wong, former Coinbase Head of Policy and Principal at herminewong.xyz, questions Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's piecemeal legal actions, stating "This inconsistent, case-by-case approach is confusing and ineffective. Overall, this strategy of being the enforcer as chair is starting to crumble."

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Republican Lawmakers Ask Gensler How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the lawmakers' concerns about Prometheum.

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Policy

Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, rounded up all of his panel's Republicans to question the SEC and FINRA about the company’s unique status.

Republican lawmakers are questioning Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler on how Prometheum got its registration. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)