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Nikhilesh De
Key Regulatory Trends to Watch Next Year
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what policy events the crypto world should watch for in 2022, including developments around the U.S. Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill, futures-based ETFs, and the Biden administration's ransomware efforts.
Could the SEC Approve the First US Bitcoin Futures ETFs Next Week?
The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing around 40 bitcoin ETF filings with multiple decision deadlines on futures-linked products hitting next week. Under federal law, ETFs are cleared for approval if the regulator allows a mandated deadline to pass.
Putin Signals Tolerance of Cryptocurrencies
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for Russian President Vladimir Putin saying crypto has value but cannot yet replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades.
Why G20's Financial Stability Board Says $133B Stablecoin Sector Remains Niche
A survey from the Financial Stability Board, a G20 entity that provides recommendations for the global financial system, found stablecoins are currently not being used at a significant scale for mainstream payments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what the data reveals about stablecoins at large amid a global call for stricter crypto regulation.
What Does Celsius Network Want to Do With the Newly Raised $400M Amid Regulatory Scrutiny?
Cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network has raised $400 million in equity funding in a move to reassure lawmakers of the credibility of its business. Last month, the network received a cease-and-desist order from Kentucky’s securities regulator over interest earned on certain crypto accounts, following similar orders against its competitor BlockFi.
White House Reportedly Considering Executive Order on Crypto Oversight
The U.S. government may expand its efforts to study and regulate the roughly $2 trillion digital asset sector. According to Bloomberg, the Biden administration is considering an executive order for federal agencies, which would require them to examine the crypto industry and provide recommendations on their oversight. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what we can expect.
Biden Administration Seeks Regulating Stablecoin Issuers as Banks
The Biden Administration plans to ask Congress to create a special purpose bank charter for stablecoin issuers, subjecting companies like Circle and Tether to stricter oversight. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far. Plus, his take on the Pandora Papers revealing the financial secrets of the rich and powerful and what it could mean for crypto.
House Bracing for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Vote
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from monitoring Capitol Hill in the anticipation of a vote on the U.S. Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and what to expect Friday as members reconvene.
U.S. House of Representatives Bracing for $1T Infrastructure Bill Vote
CoinDesk’s Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and its potential impact on crypto. Plus, his views on Kraken’s $1.25 million settlement with the CFTC, which accused the crypto exchange of offering margin lending products without the proper licensing.
Kraken to Pay $1.25M Fine After Settling Charges With CFTC
Crypto exchange Kraken will pay $1.25 million to settle charges with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It offered illegal margined digital asset transaction services and did not register as a futures commodity merchant (FCM) with the regulatory agency.