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Daniel Loeb’s $17B Hedge Fund Invests in Crypto Through Coinbase

Influential investor Daniel Loeb has laser eyes for bitcoin. S.E.C. filings show the investor’s hedge fund, Third Point LLC, is registered with Coinbase’s custody arm. “The Hash” panel discusses the Loeb crypto revelation and what Third Point’s association with Coinbase means for the platform.

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Why is Gary Gensler's Confirmation Taking So Long?

There are signs in the Senate to suggest that Gary Gensler might soon be confirmed as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but why is it taking so long? Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to break down Gensler's confirmation process. Plus, an update on the nine active applications for ETFs.

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SEC Begins Review of WisdomTree Bitcoin ETF as Active Applications Hit 8

Krpytoin also filed for a bitcoin ETF on Friday.

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Ripple Granted Access to SEC Documents on Bitcoin, Ether in Ongoing XRP Fight

Ripple is granted access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents on bitcoin and ether. CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the latest legal woes for XRP and how these documents might help in the ongoing battle with the SEC.

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Ripple CTO: The Market Considers XRP to Be Similar to Bitcoin and Ether

Ripple CTO David Schwartz joins "First Mover" for a wide-ranging discussion about Ripple and XRP while the company is in the midst of an SEC lawsuit. On the latest news that Ripple has gained access to certain SEC documents, Schwartz comments on what the company hopes to accomplish. With XRP bouncing above $1 for the first time since March 2018, he also clears up some common misconceptions about Ripple, the company, and XRP, the ledger and token.

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How and Where Did Paul Tudor Jones Make His Bitcoin Bets

Coinbase and Bakkt are the crypto players behind billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Tudor Jones' big bitcoin bets, according to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel delves into what this means for the cryptocurrency landscape as large macro investors like Paul Tudor Jones dive deeper into the space.

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State of Crypto: The IRS Sets Its Sights on Circle

The IRS has issued a John Doe summons to Circle, in a repeat of its collection of Coinbase customer information. What has changed since then?

The IRS wanted to know about Coinbase's customers a few years ago. Now it's looking at Circle (and Poloniex, which hasn't been part of Circle since 2019).

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What's Behind XRP's Current Rally?

The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.

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The IRS Seeks the Names of Circle Customers Transacting Over $20K in Crypto

The IRS is seeking to know who is transacting in crypto and who isn't paying taxes on those transactions. The agency is now trying to get the names of Circle customers who made transactions over $20K. Nik De breaks down what's going on in the IRS as it relates to crypto. Plus, reaction to former SEC chairman Jay Clayton's comments that we should expect to see bitcoin regulations.

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Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Warns of New Bitcoin Regulations

In a TV appearance, ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton warned new regulations around bitcoin could be coming soon.

Jay Clayton testifies before a House Committee on Financial Services, June 25, 2020.