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Analyses

‘They’re Playing a Game’: What New Yorkers Think of the SEC’s War Against Crypto

After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Global to Shut Down

All trading on the platform will be disabled on Dec. 4, several months after Bittrex's U.S. arm filed for bankruptcy and stopped operations.

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Juridique

Celsius to Transition to Mining-Only NewCo After SEC Feedback in Updated Bankruptcy Plan

On Monday, a few hours before the Celsius announcement, CoinDesk reported that the SEC wanted more information about the assets of the former crypto lender.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Tokens In SEC's CrossHairs Are Posting Double Digit Year-To-Date Returns

The Securities and Exchange Commission is doubling down on its allegations that certain crypto assets are securities. These allegations haven't dampened investor enthusiasm for most of the tokens.

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

Vidéos

When Could Traders See the Arrival of a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

Hermine Wong, herminewong.xyz principal and former SEC special counsel, weighs in on the outlook for spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delays decisions on applications for Franklin Templeton and Global X. When it comes to a timeline for the regulator's decision, Wong notes that she probably wouldn't bet on January 2024 for a decision at this point.

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Finance

Celsius Revamp Plan Hits Speed Bump With SEC: Source

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants more information about the assets of the former crypto lender, which is reorganizing through bankruptcy, a person familiar with the matter said.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Vidéos

SEC Punts Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions for both Franklin Templeton and Global X's spot bitcoin ETF applications. Hermine Wong, former SEC special counsel and current principal and founder at herminewong.xyz, discusses the move and what it means for the broader crypto industry. Plus, Wong's reactions to BitGo CEO Mike Belshe recently saying the SEC might reject current applications on the basis that exchanges and custody are not separated.

Recent Videos

Finance

Fidelity Wants to Create an Ether ETF, Joining BlackRock in Doubling Down on Crypto

Fidelity, BlackRock and other financial firms want to list BTC and ETH ETFs, which could make it easier for investors to invest in crypto.

Gary Gensler's SEC must now decide what to do about multiple applications for BTC and ETH ETFs (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The moves were expected and aren't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Vidéos

BitGo CEO Says More Bitcoin ETF Rejections Are 'Quite Likely'; Tether's Bitcoin Mining Plans

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the reason why BitGo CEO Mike Belshe believes the SEC could reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications. Bloomberg reports on Tether's new efforts to become a bitcoin mining giant. And, what a Mastercard executive is saying about mass adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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