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SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony before House lawmakers on Wednesday. Perkins Coie LLP partner Keith Miller, who is also a former SEC enforcement lawyer, discusses the key takeaways from yesterday's hearing and the possible outlook for crypto regulation.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 28, 2023 at 2:25 p.m. UTC

Sep 28, 2023

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony. (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)

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Regulations

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.

By Jesse Hamilton Nikhilesh De

Sep 27, 2023 at 9:23 p.m. UTC

Sep 27, 2023

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Binance

Binance Is Leaving Russia; Coinbase CEO Calls Out Chase UK for 'Totally Inappropriate Behavior'

Coin Desk Daily host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today including Binance selling its Russian unit as it looks for a complete exit from the market Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls out Chase as the banking giant gets ready to ban crypto linked payments via debit card or by outgoing bank transfer [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 27, 2023 at 4:11 p.m. UTC

Sep 27, 2023

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Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

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Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens

The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies securities.

By Graeme Moore

Sep 26, 2023 at 2:16 p.m. UTC

Sep 26, 2023

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown, who will likely need to support any crypto legislation from Congress, remains highly critical of the industry. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Regulations

Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown, who would need to get on board for crypto legislation to move, is highly critical and encouraged Gensler’s crypto enforcement.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sep 12, 2023 at 5:23 p.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2023

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Binance

Franklin Templeton Enters Spot Bitcoin ETF Race; Binance Fires Back at SEC

Coin Desk Daily host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today including another financial services heavyweight vying for a spot bitcoin ETF Binance says the SEC has no evidence to support its allegations that imply investor assets have been wrongfully diverted Matrixport predicts an altcoin crash could be on the horizon And SEC [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 12, 2023 at 3:36 p.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2023

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will again blast the crypto industry at a Senate hearing this week. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Regulations

Defiant Gensler Returns to Crypto Grievances Ahead of Senate Testimony

Despite recent stumbles in court for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Chair Gary Gensler is still hewing to his industry criticism.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sep 11, 2023 at 9:08 p.m. UTC

Sep 11, 2023

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One Senate Banking Committee member argues that the panel needs to aim more hearings at what U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is doing to crypto. (Photo courtesy of the Securities and Exchange Commission)

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Regulations

SEC’s Gensler Should Be Focus of More Hearings on Treatment of Crypto: U.S. Senator

Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, says the panel should be digging into the interactions between the securities regulator and the digital assets sector.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sep 7, 2023 at 3:41 p.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2023

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Gensler's 'Enforcer' Strategy Crumbling, Says Hermine Wong

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Gensler's 'Enforcer' Strategy Crumbling, Says Hermine Wong

Hermine Wong, former Coinbase Head of Policy and Principal at herminewong.xyz, questions Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's piecemeal legal actions, stating "This inconsistent, case-by-case approach is confusing and ineffective. Overall, this strategy of being the enforcer as chair is starting to crumble."

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 30, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. UTC

Aug 30, 2023

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Republican Lawmakers Ask Gensler How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

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Republican Lawmakers Ask Gensler How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the lawmakers' concerns about Prometheum.

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 16, 2023 at 2:53 p.m. UTC

Aug 16, 2023

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