Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’
Events from the past week show why regulatory agencies might want more oversight over crypto.
Events from the past week show why regulatory agencies might want more oversight over crypto.
The SEC commissioner has been wary of heavy-handed policing of digital assets.
The U.S. securities regulator plans to hire another 20 people to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance.
Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.
The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.
An antagonistic SEC doesn't serve crypto or U.S. consumers, argues the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Paul H. Jossey.
"I've asked staff to look at every way to get these platforms inside the investor protection remit," he said.
Regulatory attitudes around stablecoins center around three main points of debate, explains former U.S. Ambassador to China and U.S. Senator Max Baucus.
The U.S. regulator also restated his request to crypto exchanges to “come in, work with the SEC.”
The new SEC chair is experienced and talks a good game on crypto regulation. But can he deliver the clarity and detail the industry craves?