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SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments
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Grayscale
SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Polygon Labs' new grant program for developers, SEC chair Gary Gensler's recen...
SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments
By CoinDesk Staff
Nov 9, 2023 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2023
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Ftx
FTX's FTT Token Jumps 90% on Gensler Comments
"Do it within the law," Gensler said in relation to reports of buyers emerging for the failed crypto exchange.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Oliver Knight
Nov 9, 2023 at 1:19 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2023
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
A Tale of 2 SEC Commissioners
While SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has proven constructive and shown a willingness to improve regulatory shortcomings, Chairman Gary Gensler has been anything but.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Rodrigo Seira
Nov 3, 2023 at 9:16 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2023
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Sec
SEC’s Gensler Won’t Say What’s Next With Bitcoin ETFs After Grayscale Loss
The agency chairman also declined to give any indications on timing or the order applications might be considered.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 25, 2023 at 6:17 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2023
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Coinbase
Coinbase Says SEC Is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’
Coinbase argues in a new filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is attempting to control all investment activity and define its own regulatory ambit.
Securities and Exchange Commission logo (CoinDesk)
By Sam Reynolds
Oct 25, 2023 at 5:21 a.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2023
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SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer
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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...
SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer
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.
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)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
Sep 27, 2023 at 9:23 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2023
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Binance Is Leaving Russia; Coinbase CEO Calls Out Chase UK for 'Totally Inappropriate Behavior'
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Binance
Binance Is Leaving Russia; Coinbase CEO Calls Out Chase UK for 'Totally Inappropriate Behavior'
"CoinDesk 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 mark...
Binance Is Leaving Russia; Coinbase CEO Calls Out Chase UK for 'Totally Inappropriate Behavior'
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)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
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 Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)
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.
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)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 12, 2023 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
Sep 12, 2023
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