Nikhilesh De

CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his reading of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying he wants his agency to have greater authority and resources to crack down on the crypto sector.

Aug 12, 2021

After a vote Monday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) filed an objection to the bipartisan compromise on a crypto tax provision in its $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The Senate is now poised to pass the version without the crypto amendment. Next, it's expected to send the bill to the House of Representatives, which prepares to take it up later this year. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what happened during the 11th-hour debate on the crypto amendment and the implications for crypto.

Aug 10, 2021

The U.S. Senate is moving forward with a final vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill this week, despite no outcome being decided for any of the proposed crypto-focused amendments. This includes the bill not offering clarity on the definition of "broker." CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses why the bill is likely to proceed as-is and the worst possibilities if it does.

Aug 9, 2021

On Saturday, lawmakers are expected to vote on the crypto tax provision amendments in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This comes after senators debated late Thursday on crypto tax exemptions, among other vital issues. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the critical revisions in the amendments to watch for and reasons why lawmakers might be struggling to reach an agreement.

Aug 6, 2021

CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details surrounding the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which sparked backlash from the crypto community, including three senators filing an amendment that would allow for miners, developers and node operators to be exempt from broker tax reporting purposes.

Aug 5, 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, including Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) defending the controversial crypto provision currently being debated in the Senate. Plus, Nik's thoughts on notable takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks Tuesday to the Aspen Institute's forum on security.

Aug 4, 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

Aug 3, 2021

The Senate released the latest version of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Sunday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the updated language regarding increased information reporting for cryptocurrency exchanges or “brokers” of cryptocurrency transactions and why this is grabbing the attention of Crypto Twitter.

Aug 2, 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details, reactions, and potential impact of a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer that could provide regulatory clarity for stablecoins and the broader digital asset sector.

Jul 30, 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.

Jul 29, 2021