Gary Gensler

"The Hash" hosts react to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler saying the agency needs clear authority over platforms that trade or lend crypto. "This is not about what's in the best interest of the citizens at all," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is not a good state for innovation right now."

Aug 4, 2021

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, including Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) defending the controversial crypto provision currently being debated in the Senate. Plus, Nik's thoughts on notable takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks Tuesday to the Aspen Institute's forum on security.

Aug 4, 2021

Sam Trabucco, co-CEO of quantitative trading firm Alameda Research, breaks down the crypto market activity following SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s remarks at the Aspen Security Forum. Plus, his take on what people are getting wrong about stablecoin tether (USDT).

Aug 4, 2021

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, responded to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech at the Aspen Security Forum, saying it signals bullish momentum for DeFi on the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, his take on the future of stablecoins, digital dollar, and crypto regulation.

Aug 4, 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

Aug 3, 2021

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.

Jul 29, 2021

On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC ​is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.

Jul 28, 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said Thursday federal financial regulators should “be ready to bring cases” against bad actors in crypto and other emerging technologies. “The Hash” team weighs in.

May 21, 2021

In a congressional hearing Thursday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler called for more regulations for U.S. crypto exchanges. Bitstamp CEO Julian Sawyer explains why he would welcome such regulation and sees Gensler’s comments as positive for the industry.

May 7, 2021

The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.

Apr 23, 2021