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Policy

Binance and SEC Move to Halt Case, Find an Early Resolution

The newly launched crypto task force could help " facilitate the potential resolution of this case," the court filing said.

Binance ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Alabama Man to Plead Guilty in Bitcoin-Focused SEC X Account Hack

According to the charges, Eric Council Jr. used a fake ID to gain access to a device with SEC account credentials and then falsely said spot bitcoin ETFs had been approved..

The headquarters building of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, May 10, 2010. The chief executive officers of the biggest U.S. stock markets were called to a meeting at the SEC today to discuss last week�s selloff in equities, according to four people familiar with the situation. Photographer: Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Policy

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Lays Out 10 Priorities for New Crypto Task Force

Peirce also urged crypto companies to be patient as the agency decides how to “disentangle” itself from litigation initiated under former Chair Gary Gensler.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

Policy

Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Names 3 Appointees to Agency’s New Crypto Task Force

Landon Zinda, former policy director for crypto think tank Coin Center, is the task force’s new senior advisor.

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Withdraws Controversial Crypto Financial Reporting Bulletin

The SEC published a new staff accounting bulletin rescinding SAB 121, which set certain rules for financial firms wanting to hold crypto.

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Policy

Coinbase Asks U.S. Appeals Court to Say On-Platform Crypto Trades Aren’t Securities

In a Tuesday filing, lawyers for Coinbase argued that their case offered “the single best opportunity” to decide how to regulate secondary crypto trading.

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer, Coinbase (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Forms New Crypto Task Force Spearheaded by Hester Peirce

In a Tuesday announcement, the SEC admitted it “can do better” when it comes to crypto regulation.

Hester Peirce

Policy

SEC Approves Crypto Wallet Maker Exodus to List on NYSE American After Denying It in May

Exodus will list under its current ticker on NYSE American at the open of trading on Dec. 18

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Opinion

How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One

A simple executive order issued on Jan. 20 would pave the way for the crypto sector’s resurgence in the U.S.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the clear favorite among voters who own crypto, according to a new poll. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion

Opening Doors for Banks Under a Trump Administration

Despite the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, significant changes are not just based on market dynamics, but also political factors, says Lucas Schweiger.

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