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Elon Musk’s Twitter Board Seat Could Raise Issues With the SEC

Twitter shares jumped after CEO Parag Agrawal announced that Elon Musk will be taking a board seat in the company following his new stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel explains how Musk’s appointment could raise issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the current state of crypto Twitter.

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Gary Gensler Reveals SEC and CFTC Joint Crypto Regulation Efforts

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators. 

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Gensler Says SEC Exploring Shared Role With CFTC Over Crypto Platforms

The SEC chief suggests securities and commodities “intertwined” in current trading venues.

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SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions. 

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SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Application From Ark 21Shares

The move continues a recent string of denials by the SEC of applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

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US Firms Providing Custody Services Should Account for Crypto Assets as Liability, Disclose Risk, SEC Says

The guidance would apply to U.S.-listed exchanges and other firms providing cryptocurrency services and holding digital assets on behalf of clients.

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Understanding Ripple, XRP and the SEC Suit

We explain the difference and connections between Ripple and XRP and the history and the state of the SEC's case against Ripple.

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What SEC’s New Proposal to Redefine ‘Dealer’ Means for DeFi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 200-page proposal to redefine what constitutes a securities "dealer," which could have a crippling impact on decentralized finance (DeFi). “The Hash” team discusses what this new definition could mean for digital assets that are considered securities by regulators.

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The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi

The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See Approvals by 2023: Bloomberg Intelligence

A proposed change that would require crypto exchanges to register with the SEC may be key to future approvals, two analysts wrote.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF