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Policy

How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate

The arrest of the bankrupt crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector.

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Markets

XRP Ruling a ‘Landmark’ Judgment, Weakens SEC's Stance Against Crypto: Bernstein

The court’s decision weakens the SEC’s stance that the securities law is clear and no separate clarity is required for digital assets, the report said.

The U.S. court's ruling on XRP is a blow to the SEC's stance of crypto being considered a security, Bernstein says. (the_burtons/Getty)

Policy

Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto

Rep. Torres (D-N.Y.) addressed one letter to the SEC's Inspector General Deborah Jeffrey and another to the Government Accountability Office's Comptroller General Gene Dodaro.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Why Did Celsius Go Up in Flames? Alex Mashinsky Built Celsius a House of Cards

The bankrupt crypto lender misled the public from the beginning, several federal agencies allege in new lawsuits.

Consensus 2019 Alex Mashinsky Founder and CEO Celsius Network (CoinDesk)

Videos

Ripple’s XRP Token Skyrockets After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts

XRP’s price has skyrocketed after a New York Court ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after the court published the conclusions in an order partially granting a motion for summary judgment in the seminal U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case against the blockchain platform. 

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Videos

Coinbase Heads to Court Against the SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is presenting its response to Coinbase's (COIN) first legal defense on July 13, according to a court order. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in the legal battle, as the crypto exchange's lawyers argue that the Supreme Court's recent judgment on student debt cancellation may help with Coinbase's case.

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Markets

Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 96% After Partial Victory in SEC Lawsuit

XRP climbed as high as 93 cents at one point, its highest level since March 2022.

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Videos

Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Weighs in on Legal Battles Against Celsius, Coinbase

Former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the latest developments for U.S. crypto regulation as the regulator takes aim at Celsius and Coinbase. Crypto exchange Coinbase and the SEC are meeting in court for the first time since the federal regulator charged Coinbase with breaching federal securities law in June. Separately, the SEC is suing insolvent crypto lender Celsius Network and former CEO Alex Mashinsky.

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Videos

Coinbase Lawyers Argue Student Loan Ruling Could Sway SEC Lawsuit

Coinbase's lawyers argue that recent a U.S. Supreme Court judgment on student debt cancellation will aid the exchange's legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk Regulation reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the latest filing and what to expect from the upcoming SEC vs. Coinbase hearing.

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