Regulations
A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely
ETF proponents hope the approval of a recent bitcoin futures ETF portends the approval of a spot ETF. The SEC still has concerns.
New York Senate Authorizes NYDFS to 'Assess' Crypto Companies
The state regulator oversees the state's landmark virtual currency license, commonly referred to as the BitLicense.
Top US Bank Watchdog Warns of Stablecoins' 'Lack of Interoperability'
The OCC's acting chief argues the variation across tokens could create walled gardens.
France's Presidential Candidates Ignore Crypto Issues
On Sunday, citizens in one of the world’s top 10 economies go to the polls to choose their leader – and CoinDesk examines what France’s crypto community wants to see.
Janet Yellen Lays Out 5 Lessons That Apply to Treasury’s Work on Digital Assets
In her first speech on digital assets, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted several lessons she believes apply to the Treasury’s work on digital assets: how the financial system “benefits from responsible innovation,” how regulation needs to keep up with innovation, how rules should focus on the risks of activities rather than technologies and more.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls Crypto 'Transformative' in Wide-Ranging Speech
The U.S. official addressed CBDCs, stablecoins and regulations.
Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday
The U.S. Treasury secretary will deliver her first speech aimed at the digital assets industry.
SEC Approves Teucrium's Bitcoin Futures ETF
Teucrium's approval may hint at a future spot bitcoin ETF approval.
Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework
The Stablecoin TRUST Act would give stablecoin issuers a variety of regulatory regimes to abide by, but enforce disclosure and redemption requirements.
Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
How lawmakers approach privacy with central bank digital currencies differ, but the fact remains they're very frequently now raising the issue.
