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Former SEC Branch Chief: Under Gensler, ‘the SEC Is Going to Experience a Transformation’

Gary Gensler, President Biden’s choice for SEC chairman, is testifying before Congress at his virtual confirmation hearing today.

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State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler will appear for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee today.

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Thai SEC Backtracks on Unpopular Proposal for New Crypto Investor Qualifications

Thailand's SEC now says it didn't mean it when it proposed a $33,000 minimum annual income for new crypto traders.

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Gary Gensler Expected to Be Confirmed by U.S. Senate Tomorrow

President Biden’s pick for SEC chairman, Gary Gensler, is expected to be confirmed during tomorrow’s U.S. Senate hearing. Gensler has a deep understanding of crypto and is widely believed to be supportive of the industry. Nik De, managing editor, Global Policy & Regulation, discusses what Gensler’s nomination could mean for the future of crypto.

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3 US Regulators Probing Robinhood's Actions Amid GameStop Trading Craze

FINRA, the SEC and the New York Attorney General’s Office are all making enquiries into the trading app provider.

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Is Elon in the SEC Doge House? Musk Eggs on Investigation Rumors

Unsubstantiated rumors that the SEC is investigating Elon Musk for his recent tweets about dogecoin got the Tesla CEO's attention. Does anyone know what ever happened to the "Twitter babysitter" Musk was assigned to in 2019? "The Hash" panel weighs in.

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SEC Inspectors Outline Crypto Examinations Playbook in Compliance Notice

The notice did not appear targeted at any one instance of digital asset impropriety.

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Musk Says He Hopes Rumors He's in the SEC's DOGE House Are True

Should the rumor be true, evidence of the CEO's DOGE boosting won't be hard to find.

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Policy

SEC's Hester Peirce Says 'Alluring' DeFi Space Needs Legal Clarity

The commissioner sees DeFi as "a very good test" to see if regulators can regulate in a way that empowers investors and markets alike.

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Shares in Iced-Tea-Maker-Turned-Blockchain-Firm Delisted by SEC

Long Blockchain Corporation's shares have been ejected from U.S. public markets.

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