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Opinion

Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities

The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.

“Blackie,” a collectible Beanie Baby, sat on the desk of legendary American investor Bill Gross as a representation of a “bear” market. (National Museum of American History, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

SEC Statement on the Hack of Its X Account and the Resulting Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement

The regulator also provided a timeline of the events in question.

SEC logo (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Comments on Hack of Its X Account and Resulting Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement

The regulator's latest update on the hack suggests it never lost access to the account.

SEC logo (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Videos

Still 'Difficult Times Ahead for Crypto' After Bitcoin ETF Approval: SEC Commissioner Peirce

Hester Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, joins "First Mover" to reflect on the SEC's decision to green-light the highly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, insights on the regulator's comprised X account and outlook on crypto regulation in the U.S.

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5 Questions With SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

Does SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce feel like she's made an impact at the SEC? Commissioner Pierce answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk on crypto regulation, her time at the agency, and plans for the future.

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Opinion

What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple.

(CoinDesk)

Videos

Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee War Continues; BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Backs Ether ETF

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including the ongoing fee war between spot bitcoin ETF issuers. Plus, the latest on crypto asset manager CoinShares (CS) exercising its option to buy Valkyrie Investments' ETF unit. And, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backed the notion of an ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund a day after the much-anticipated bitcoin ETF went live.

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Policy

Do Kwon Tries to Delay SEC’s Terraform Trial so He Can Attend

The former CEO of Terra is being held in Montenegro after being caught in Podgorica's airport with falsified documents.

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon (CoinDesk TV)

Opinion

Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show

From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified)

Videos

Kevin O'Leary on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Institutional Adoption

O'Leary Ventures chairman, Kevin O'Leary joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs winning SEC approval. Plus, he weighs in on if a spot ETH ETF could be next.

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