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Nikhilesh De
Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants the public, including the crypto community, to weigh in on how digital assets might be used in illegal activities and how the department should respond to this issue. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the community’s impact on regulation.
Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De speaks with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about the White House’s latest framework for digital assets. The Congressman also weighs in on the future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the potential timeline for crypto regulation legislation in Congress.
SEC, Ripple Call for Immediate Ruling in Suit Over Whether XRP Sales Violated Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs each want a federal judge to rule either that the crypto company affiliated with the XRP cryptocurrency violated federal securities laws or otherwise dismiss the lawsuit without requiring a lengthy trial. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from his recent interview with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about his reaction to the White House's framework for digital assets. Plus, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's introduction of his Libra crypto project to Congress was "catastrophic."
SEC Chair Gensler Testifies Before Lawmakers on Future of Crypto Regulation
According to the Wall Street Journal, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said that proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, which generate new coins for inventors who pool their holdings, take on investment contract-like attributes that could bring them under his agency’s purview. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation.
Celsius Asks for Court’s Permission to Sell Stablecoin Holdings
According to new court filings, Celsius Network has asked the court for authorization to sell its stablecoin holdings in order to generate liquidity to help fund its operations. The troubled crypto lender owns 11 forms of stablecoins totaling approximately $23 million, according to disclosures.
Crypto Oversight Remains Unclear Despite Biden’s Executive Order
The series of reports from the Treasury Department provided rather limited clarification on what the Biden administration and regulators intend to do about digital assets. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for the construction of a regulatory framework.
South Korea Reportedly Looking to Invalidate Do Kwon’s Passport
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is trying to get Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to return his passport, according to a local media report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De has the latest on South Korea's efforts to arrest Do Kwon. Plus, what to expect from CFTC chairman and SEC chair's hearings in Washington, D.C.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against Do Kwon, the co-founder of the now defunct stablecoin issuer Terraform Labs, according to the financial crimes unit of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details and potential outcomes.
BitGo Files $100M Lawsuit Against Galaxy Digital Over Allegedly Breaching Merger Agreement
Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo sues crypto financial services firm Galaxy Digital, alleging that the latter intentionally breached its $1.2 billion merger announced in May last year. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the lawsuit.