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The Rise of Shib Coin and the State of the Crypto Markets
“All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel weighs in on the major crypto news of the week: bitcoin’s price dip Thursday, the rise of Shiba Inu coin (SHIB), and the booming bitcoin ETF market after the SEC approved various U.S. bitcoin ETFs.
SEC vs OCC: Who's Regulating Stablecoins?
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for stablecoin regulation following the latest details around the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s stablecoin guidance.
Biden Announcing Build Better Act Framework, SEC Not Approving Purely Leveraged Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest regulatory news out of Capitol Hill and its implications for the crypto community. Biden is announcing a new framework for his Build Back Better Act, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not approve the listing of purely leveraged bitcoin ETFs.
Valkyrie Exec on Filing to Offer Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
Only days after launching one of the only bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to make it past U.S. regulators, Valkyrie Investments filed Tuesday to offer a 1.25x leveraged bitcoin futures ETF to U.S. investors. Valkyrie's Head of Research Sean Rooney shares insights into the launch and the SEC's stance on crypto regulation. Plus, why he predicts bitcoin could breach $100K by year's end.
CFTC Should Be Crypto’s ‘Primary Cop,’ Acting Chair Says
Rostin Behnam, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the commodities regulator is ready to be the main federal regulator for digital assets. This comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also been moving to regulate the crypto market more closely. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for crypto regulation amid an ongoing turf war between the CFTC and SEC.
Tesla Hints at Restarting Crypto Transactions Again in SEC Filing
In a September quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), Tesla hinted it might soon restore support for crypto payments. This comes as the major electric vehicle manufacturer became the fifth company to surpass the $1 trillion market cap. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether this could be a bullish signal for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets.
VanEck Launching Bitcoin ETF ‘XBTF’
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what regulatory events he’s continuing to watch as wealth manager VanEck’s bitcoin futures ETF is expected to launch Tuesday under the stock ticker XBTF. This is the third bitcoin futures ETF to be approved by the SEC following ProShares and Valkyrie Investments.
