Regulation
Senator Lummis Talks Crypto Regulation, Environmental Standards
Crypto-friendly Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming discusses the need for governmental regulation in the crypto space to encourage responsible innovation. Plus, she shares her thoughts on using renewable energy for bitcoin mining.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Democratizing Access to Crypto Investing
Crypto is supposed to be a democratic form of finance but regulatory barriers and securities laws can make investment in crypto and blockchain startups difficult for many people. Kendrick Nguyen joins “First Mover” to discuss how Republic is enabling investors to engage with the crypto ecosystem in a way that is compliant with existing regulation.
Bitstamp: ‘Regulation Is Coming to Crypto’
Bitstamp’s Hunter Merghart says regulation is coming to crypto. “You can either fight it, or you can try to work with the regulators to develop a framework that helps the entire industry grow,” said Merghart. Plus, how Bitstamp ensures it can handle high traffic during the bull market.
Could Regulatory Clarity Remove Barriers to Crypto Innovation?
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), one of the authors of a new bipartisan bill in Congress that aims to provide regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, shares his insights on the current state of governmental regulation. “That’s the thing this space needs, is clarity,” said Davidson. “Not no regulation, but a light touch to provide certainty.”
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.
