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SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Reign in Crypto Exchanges With Tighter Scrutiny
Reacting to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler wanting greater regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges, former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins discusses whether exchanges indeed present an inherent danger to consumers. Plus, thoughts on U.S. crypto regulation under Gensler vs. former Chair Jay Clayton.
SEC's Gensler Reportedly Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges
According to a Bloomberg report, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring them inside the market regulator's purview. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for the future of crypto. Plus, what to expect from Thursday's House Subcommittee hearing on the energy impact of blockchains.
SEC Rejects First Trust SkyBridge's Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The rejection filed Thursday comes as no surprise given the precedent set by the SEC for a preference for ETFs that track the bitcoin futures market.
SEC's Gensler Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges: Report
"I've asked staff to look at every way to get these platforms inside the investor protection remit," he said.
Judge Rules SEC Must Surrender Hinman Email on Ether to Ripple
A federal judge ruled Thursday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must surrender an email with a draft of former director William Hinman’s speech on whether ether is a security to Ripple. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in an ongoing lawsuit the regulatory agency filed against the crypto startup.
SEC Must Surrender Hinman Email on Ether to Ripple, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled an email containing a draft of the former SEC official’s speech is not protected by agency privilege.
The Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation
Amid a growing influence of digital assets on Capitol Hill, Jones Day Partner James Burnham discusses the potential problems of a crypto turf war brewing between U.S. enforcement entities. "Regulators can't just do whatever they want using statutes from the Great Depression that would include vague language that might arguably be applied to digital assets," he said. Plus, why the SEC might be the most effective in offering regulatory clarity.
Simplify Files Application With SEC for Web 3 ETF
The Web 3 ETF would be actively managed by Simplify co-founders Paul Kim and David Berns.
Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022
Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.
Capital Pooling Firm Valdy Rebrands to INX Digital After Reverse Merger
Valdy has acquired all outstanding shares in INX, concluding the C$39.6 million ($32.2 million) private placement that INX previously raised.
