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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed until October a decision on all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to agency filings on Thursday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the potential timeline for a firm decision to be made. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

1 sept. 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has 45 days to appeal a federal circuit court's decision saying the agency must review Grayscale Investments' application to launch the first spot bitcoin ETF. Perkins Coie Partner and former SEC enforcement lawyer Keith Miller shares insights into the next steps, explaining why this is a "crack in the SEC's cryptocurrency foundation." Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

31 août 2023

The Atlantic Council says 130 countries are currently exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center associate director Ananya Kumar shares her insights into the race for the future of money and the privacy implications. Plus, the role of CBDCs in the U.S. presidential election and the outlook for the digital dollar.

29 août 2023

The IRS is finally proposing rules for crypto tax reporting, giving the industry its own 1099 form and declaring digital asset miners safe from the future requirements. Taxbit head of government relations Miles Fuller discusses what to make of the new plan and the potential outcomes.

28 août 2023

Two Tornado Cash developers face allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. Tully & Weiss Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully discusses his reaction, drawing parallels to the legal considerations of Napster and Silk Road. Plus, what to make of the latest developments around Sam Bankman-Fried as the FTX founder settles on a defense strategy ahead of his criminal trial this October.

24 août 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is back in court on Tuesday, getting arraigned on the most recent version of his indictment. Renato Mariotti, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner and former federal prosecutor, discusses what to make of the latest developments. The problem is "not the lawyers, it's Sam Bankman-Fried," Mariotti said. 

22 août 2023

Crypto-friendly Custodia Bank announced a week ago that it launched to business customers in a number of states. Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long joins "First Mover" to discuss the details of the launch and her reaction to major news in the crypto industry from the plunge in bitcoin to Prime Trust filing for bankruptcy protection. Plus, insights into the legal battle between Custodia Bank and the Federal Reserve.

18 août 2023

Mining company Bit Digital reported its latest quarterly earnings results this week. The company earned 318.4 bitcoins during the second quarter of 2023. Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins "First Mover" to discuss why bitcoin's (BTC) price is a major headwind for the mining industry. Plus, insights on their nearly carbon-free operations and the miner's fairly recent expansion into Iceland.

17 août 2023

The Argentinian peso plunged earlier this week, after the government devalued its currency by nearly 18% and a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin won the primary presidential election in the country. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano joins "First Mover" to discuss the surprising election results and rising inflation in Argentina.

16 août 2023

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), some crypto lobbying organizations, and a group of professors are calling on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase. The Chamber of Digital Commerce Vice President of Policy Cody Carbone joins "First Mover" to discuss the amicus briefs filed and insights on the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

15 août 2023