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Policy

Policy

Meet the Hong Kong Lawmaker Who Invited Coinbase to Town

Legislative Council member Johnny Ng is courting crypto exchanges to get licensed in the city as the U.S. drives digital asset firms offshore.

By Lavender AuJul 24, 2023

“Traditionally successful entrepreneurs may not be interested in this industry,” says lawmaker Johnny Ng. “Even if they are, they might not know how to play it.” (Johnny Ng)

Opinion

Why Nasdaq Backing Out of Custody Is Bad, Bad News for Crypto

If a financial giant can’t navigate the red tape, who can?

By Daniel KuhnJul 20, 2023

Nasdaq stock exchange studio

Policy

RFK Jr. Vows to Back Dollar With Bitcoin, Exempt BTC From Taxes

The Democratic presidential hopeful also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation.

By Camomile ShumbaJul 19, 2023

US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Policy

Coinbase Earn Is Particularly Vulnerable to Being Defined as a Security: Berenberg

The crypto exchange is still faced with significant regulatory challenges, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 18, 2023

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

BOND Token Slumps 10% as BarnBridge Faces SEC Investigation

“All work on BarnBridge-related products should stop,” an appointed legal counsel said in a Discord message viewed by CoinDesk.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 7, 2023

Chairman for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

BlackRock Executive: Knowing Who Counterparties Are Is Key to Engaging Institutions in DeFi

BlackRock's views could carry extra weight in the ongoing battle over regulation in the industry.

By Eliza GkritsiJun 22, 2023

BlackRock's corporate office in New York, New York. (Jim.henderson/Wikimedia Commons)

Policy

Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg

If USD Coin is targeted by regulators, the impact on Coinbase revenue could be significant, the report said

By Will CannyJun 21, 2023

Photo of the SEC logo on a building wall

Opinion

Politics Is Interested in Crypto, Even if Crypto Isn't Interested in Politics

If U.S. policymakers want to help direct crypto, benefitting consumers an innovation, they will need to learn to compromise.

By John RizzoJun 16, 2023

(Shari Sirotnak/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff

Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives and fiat services including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals.

By Ian AllisonJun 15, 2023

Tim Byun (OKX)

Policy

Coinbase Praises Canada’s Crypto Approach as U.S. Regulatory Pressure Intensifies

Canada is doing crypto regulation by engagement – “which we love,” said Coinbase’s VP International and Business Development Nana Murugesan.

By Ian AllisonMay 19, 2023

Canadian regulators are providing more clarity than their U.S. counterparts. (Chris Robert/Unsplash)
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