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Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
A bipartisan group of eight U.S. representatives, led by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler asking for details about the probing of crypto companies. “The Hash” discusses the politicization of cryptocurrency discourse in Congress and the increasing influence of crypto lobbying initiatives.

Why the SEC v. LBRY Crypto Lawsuit Could Be a Landmark Case for the Industry
The SEC sued LBRY last March for allegedly offering unregistered securities to raise a total of $6.2 million starting in 2016. LBRY allegedly offered and sold LBC to institutional investors, using the proceeds to pay bills for operating expenses. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this case could have massive implications for cryptocurrencies that might be deemed to be afoul of regulations in the future.

Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.

SEC Rejects NYDIG, Global X Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
The move continues a recent string of denials by the SEC of applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

This Tiny Blockchain Startup’s Tangle With SEC Could End Up as Landmark Case
Whether LBRY’s tokens are deemed securities could set an even bigger precedent than Ripple’s higher-profile SEC suit.

President Biden Signs Executive Order Pushing for Coordinated Approach to Crypto Oversight
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order regarding oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, acknowledging that roughly 40 million Americans own some form of crypto. “The Hash” discusses how this call for increased coordination among regulators could be positive for the crypto industry and possibly limits the SEC’s domain over decentralized technology.

SEC Probing NFT Market: Report
At issue is whether certain tokens should be considered securities and thus regulated.

Grayscale Investments CEO on Educating American Investors About the Spot Bitcoin ETF
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins “First Mover” to discuss bitcoin's recent price drop and its correlation to the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, looking at the broader trend of geopolitics' influence on the crypto market. Plus, Sonnenshein explains Grayscale’s newly launched campaign to educate American investors about their influence on the SEC, encouraging retail traders to advocate for a Spot Bitcoin ETF.

Terra, CEO Do Kwon Ordered to Comply With SEC Subpoena Related to Mirror Protocol Investigation
Terra and Kwon had sought a dismissal, arguing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission doesn't have jurisdiction over Kwon or his company.

Elon Musk Accuses the SEC of Harassment on Free Speech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of harassment in a calculated effort to “chill” his right to free speech. The SEC closely watches the billionaire’s Twitter account with the concern he is manipulating the stock of Tesla.
