Regulation


Opinion

UST Won't Be the End of Algorithmic Stablecoins

The trail for a monetary "Holy Grail" continues, despite Terra’s collapse. So what do we do about it?

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Videos

Terra Luna Crash Brings Stablecoins Under Regulatory Scrutiny

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the impact of algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD's (UST) downfall on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Last week U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushed for stablecoin regulation during an annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, citing UST woes. Is stricter stablecoin regulation on the horizon?

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Opinion

Yellen Call for 'Responsible' Crypto Innovation Is Right

Pennsylvania Congressman Glen Thompson has proposed a thoughtful, well-formulated blueprint for "crypto regulation" that aligns with U.S. Treasury Department’s proposals.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

Policy

Global Crypto Regulatory Body Is Coming Soon, Says Top Official

A joint body to coordinate efforts at regulating crypto at the global level could become a reality in the next year, according to IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

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Videos

Bitwise Exec on UST Turmoil

As algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) resumes its downward spiral, Bitwise Asset Management Director of Research David Lawant discusses his analysis and outlook of the Terra Luna ecosystem. “The system is inherently unstable,” Lawant said. “This type of situation was extremely likely to happen at some point in time.” Plus, the need for regulation.

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Finance

FTX US Reveals New York Trust Charter Application

A trust charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services enables digital asset companies to offer crypto trading and custody services in the Empire State.

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Markets

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Language Is SEC Requirement, CEO Armstrong Says

The new language points out that customers could be treated as general unsecured creditors if there ever were to be such proceedings.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Policy

Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations

Local and national activists are banding together to limit what they consider are the industry's adverse effects on the environment.

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Policy

Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?

Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has already accepted his first three paychecks in bitcoin. (Getty Images/Michael Lee)