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Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer

The high court's "major questions doctrine" could be used to limit the regulator's actions against crypto, said Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Congressional Hot Seat Over Crypto Policy and Plans

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler got grilled today in a heated hearing before the House Financial Services Committee over crypto policy and regulation. "The Hash" panel discusses their reactions and the outlook for crypto regulatory clarity.

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Rep. McHenry Grills SEC Chair Gensler With Question on Ether

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, questions Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on whether he views ether (ETH) as a security or commodity.

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Bittrex's Legal Battle With the SEC Could Last Several Years: Lawyer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency in violation of federal statutes. Jason Gottlieb, Morrison Cohen LLP partner and chair of the firm's digital assets department, explains the legal challenges facing the crypto exchange may face in the years ahead.

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SEC Chair Gensler Set to Testify at House Hearing

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's testimony from the upcoming hearing of the House Financial Services Committee. Plus, the latest on SEC's lawsuit against crypto exchange Bittrex.

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Lawyer Addresses SEC Targeting Crypto Exchange Bittrex

The SEC alleges that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency violating federal statutes. Morrison Cohen LLP partner and chair of the firm's digital assets department, Jason Gottlieb, discusses what to make of the agency's latest enforcement action. Gottlieb also weighs in on whether the murky regulatory environment could drive some of the U.S. crypto industry overseas.

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Rep. Davidson Says He Will Introduce Legislation to Fire SEC Chair Gensler

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said he is introducing legislation to remove U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler from his role. "To correct a long series of abuses, I am introducing legislation that removes the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and replaces the role with an Executive Director that reports to the Board (where authority resides)," Davidson tweeted. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes.

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SEC Charges Crypto Exchange Bittrex for Violating Federal Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency in violation of federal statutes. Former CEO Bill Shihara and Bittrex Global GmbH are also facing charges. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the SEC's ongoing crypto crackdown.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce on DeFi Regulation Outlook

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving toward DeFi oversight as it reopens proposed regulations. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who called this move a "consequential moment," shares her outlook on the future of decentralized finance.

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