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DOJ, SEC Probing Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse: Report

The U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. “The Hash” panels weighs in on the scrutiny faced by the California-based bank from regulators.

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Finance

Coinbase Files Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case: ‘We Need Rulemaking’

The exchange denies any of the tokens former Coinbase manager Ishan Wahi traded with associates were securities because Coinbase doesn’t list securities – but it would like to if the SEC gave it proper rules and guidance.

Bitwise submitted an S-1 form to the SEC, a step forward for its dogecoin ETF plans. (CoinDesk)

Opinion

USDC's 'Black Swan' Depegging Could Have Been Avoided With Proper Regulatory Framework

Fissures among the progressive left are primarily responsible for the lack of U.S. regulatory progress, says John Rizzo of the Clyde Group.

(Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)

Opinion

How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC

Separation-of-powers offers hope to an industry under attack from unchecked executive power, says Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Policy

What Happens if Ether Is a Security?

A recent suit filed by the New York Attorney General could have far-ranging complications for crypto exchanges that list ether.

New York Attorney General Letitia James (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Opinion

The SEC's Custody Rule Would Be a Net Positive for Crypto

Crypto exchanges should be required to separate their custody and trading businesses, says Mike Belshe, the CEO of BitGo.

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Videos

Judges Appear Skeptical of SEC Arguments in Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Hearing

A panel of judges appeared skeptical of the SEC's arguments during Tuesday's appeals court hearing in Grayscale's ongoing bid to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. This comes as the GBTC discount to net asset value has narrowed to below 35%, its lowest point since Nov. 7, according to data from TradingView. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm weighs in. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

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Policy

Silvergate's Collapse May Spell Regulatory Trouble for Crypto

Silvergate’s woes are an ill omen for the broader crypto industry.

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Videos

Fed Chair Addresses Crypto Risks; Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Hearing Developments

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress on Tuesday, warning banks should be "quite cautious" about getting involved in digital assets. Separately, a panel of judges appeared skeptical of the SEC's arguments during Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF hearing. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

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Markets

GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Level Since November Following Court Hearing

The three-judge panel appeared skeptical of the SEC’s reasoning for denying conversion of the trust to an ETF.

Grayscale ad (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)