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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) shares his thoughts on the state of crypto regulation in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sues Coinbase and Binance. The lawmaker also explains why he is introducing a bill that aims to block Chinese ownership of American crypto companies.

Hun 20, 2023

Crypto exchange Binance said it has set up Lightning nodes on the Bitcoin network to eventually offer Lightning-based bitcoin deposit and withdrawal services to users, according to a tweet on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for users after Binance said it would integrate the Lightning network back in May.

Hun 20, 2023

Crypto exchange Binance's French unit is under investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering," according to the Paris public prosecutor's office. Separately, Binance is leaving the Netherlands, after failing to persuade the Dutch regulator to issue a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license, which attests that it meets anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.

Hun 16, 2023

The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.

Hun 16, 2023

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Спроба Крипто отримати ліцензію постачальника послуг віртуальних активів (VASP) від нідерландського регулятора була невдалою.

By Ian AllisonHun 16, 2023

AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

Hun 15, 2023

Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows bitcoin supply on crypto exchanges has slipped to its lowest levels since February 2018, with 6.4% supply leaving exchanges in the past week. That dip comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused exchanges Binance and Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to U.S. customers. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Hun 14, 2023

The federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance and Binance.US declined to order a temporary restraining order freezing the U.S. trading platform's assets. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from Tuesday's hearing.

Hun 14, 2023

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the future of digital assets. The committee weighed its draft stablecoin bill in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s action against Binance and Coinbase. Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation in the United States.

Hun 14, 2023

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launches wide-ranging lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, how might this help shape future crypto regulation? Mike Selig, Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, discusses the state of the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and where it's headed. Plus, reactionsto the release of documents tied to William Hinman, the former director of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, in connection with the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs.

Hun 13, 2023