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How the New SEC ESG Proposal Could Impact Crypto Companies

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new ESG-focused proposal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and how it might impact publicly-traded crypto mining firms. Plus, insights on another SEC proposal addressing crypto exchanges. 

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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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Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Digital Assets

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to share key takeaways from yesterday’s U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing “Understanding the Role of Digital Assets in Illicit Finance.” De discusses the possibility of a new regulatory framework on crypto and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s sanctions compliance bill that targets crypto companies.

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Fed’s Jerome Powell Expected Announce Raise Hikes Plan Today

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce plans for interest rate hikes today amid soaring inflation in the U.S. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De gives a preview on what to expect from the news conference. Plus, a preview of Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing on the role of digital assets in illicit finance.

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What You Need to Know About Biden’s Crypto Executive Order

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the recent executive order signed by President Joe Biden addressing cryptocurrency policy. De explains how the order calls for further studies on digital assets and urges different regulatory bodies to coordinate their crypto approaches. 

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Mastercard, Visa Join Other Major Companies to Suspend Russian Services

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to provide a geopolitical update as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and Amex suspend operations in Russia. De explains how this will impact everyday people in Russia and what it means for the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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MetaMask and Infura Block Services Amid Regulatory Concerns

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to share his insights on why MetaMask and Infura restricted access for some users in certain parts of the world like Venezuela. De touches on the increasingly prevalent influence of regulatory bodies on the crypto industry and the true nature of decentralized technology. 

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Key Takeaways From US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address

Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address last night. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De highlights the discussion of a bipartisan innovation act, which shares similarities with the Build Back Better Back, and the president's call for keeping inflation at bay. 

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Russia-Ukraine Updates: SWIFT Ban, Starlink Activation and More

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. De explains how the Central Bank of Russia may try to circumnavigate the ban from the SWIFT interbank messaging system and draws comparisons to 2012 when Iranian banks were blocked from the network.

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Cryptocurrency Is an Unlikely Workaround for Expanded US Sanctions Against Russia

No, crypto won’t “fix this” for Russia, CoinDesk’s Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De explains why legal and blockchain experts are saying that cryptocurrency is an unlikely workaround for expanded U.S. sanctions against the Russian government. Plus, are sanctions enough?

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