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Policy

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.

Kristin Smith, CEO, Blockchain Association (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says

Steptoe partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.

Left to right: Moderator David Morris, Jason Weinstein, Tuongvy Le and Rebecca Rettig (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says

The SEC last month warned the crypto exchange it may pursue an enforcement action.

Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Chairman Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry

The regulator made an investor-education video arguing that digital-assets businesses haven't complied with securities laws.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (CoinDesk screen grab from video)

Finance

Grayscale CEO Expects Decision on Attempt to Overturn SEC's ETF Rejection by End of 3Q

Michael Sonnenshein still sees crypto industry in its "early days."

Grayscale's Michael Sonnenshein (left) (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Videos

Grayscale CEO on U.S. Crypto Regulation Outlook: Not a 'One-Size Fits All Answer'

Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas to discuss his outlook for the SEC's crypto regulatory oversight. This comes amid Grayscale's ongoing bid with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale Investments and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group.

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Opinion

Why the Politics of Crypto Feels Different This Time

Last week’s testimony by SEC Chair Gary Gensler before the House Financial Services Committee showed that the political divide towards crypto has never been clearer. Noelle Acheson dives into why this matters now.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler (Alex Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Bittrex Global CEO Says Firm Will Fight SEC Charges, Did Not Serve U.S. Customers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Bermuda-regulated Bittrex Global of failing to register as a securities exchange in a lawsuit targeting U.S.-based Bittrex Inc.

Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch (Bittrex Global)

Videos

Rep. Patrick McHenry on Future of Crypto Regulation, SEC's Gary Gensler

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) reacts to his heated exchange with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler on whether ether is a security in last week's House Financial Services Committee hearing. "With the crypto fallout over the past two years ... he's made things worse," McHenry said.

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Videos

Rep. McHenry on Future of Crypto Regulation

Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another shot at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for regulating stablecoins and the broader digital asset industry. Plus, his take on SEC Chair Gary Gensler's approach to consumer protection and the Europe's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.

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