Policy Week 2023

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The Bizarre (Sort of) Bipartisanship of the Crypto Congress
A who's who of politicians who matter for crypto in the nation's capital. By Jeff Wilser.
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Instead of Slowing Innovation, Regulation May Drive Demand for ReFi
At the intersection of crypto and climate activism, the business community is seeking the power of regulation to spur adoption and action, writes sustainability advocate Boyd...
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The crypto industry's cast of characters on Capitol Hill are in the midst of the most consequential policy conversations to date. (Kyle Head/Unsplash)
Congress and Crypto Season 4: An Uphill Battle
Crypto policy efforts would make great TV, Ron Hammond, director of government relations for the Blockchain Association, writes.
The crypto industry's cast of characters on Capitol Hill are in the midst of the most consequential policy conversations to date. (Kyle Head/Unsplash)

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How Self-Regulation Can Help Crypto Thrive
Successfully implementing self-regulation in the blockchain ecosystem is imperative, no matter what decisions and laws external forces might make, says Miguel Morel, founder a...
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Legislators are proposing sweeping crypto regulations, Mark Lurie writes for CoinDesk's Policy Week. (Orjan F. Ellingvag/Corbis via Getty Images)
Sweeping Crypto Regulation? First Update the Bank Secrecy Act
The BSA’s surveillance framework is ingrained within U.S. regulators’ compliance culture – but it doesn't work for crypto.
Legislators are proposing sweeping crypto regulations, Mark Lurie writes for CoinDesk's Policy Week. (Orjan F. Ellingvag/Corbis via Getty Images)

"The FTX collapse guarantees that crypto regulation will be on the U.S. legislative agenda for 2023, at long last," says Mike Belshe. (Zoltan Tasi/Unsplash)
A 5-Pronged Approach to Sensible Crypto Regulation After FTX
Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, makes the case to improve oversight of stablecoin reserves, separate trading and custody accounts and minimizing the use of "omnibus wallets."
"The FTX collapse guarantees that crypto regulation will be on the U.S. legislative agenda for 2023, at long last," says Mike Belshe. (Zoltan Tasi/Unsplash)

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How Policy Shaped Crypto’s Banking Prospects
A more regulated industry will have an easier time establishing banking relationships.
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MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe.
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India Has Clamped Down on Crypto. What Will It Do With Its G-20 Power?
As this year's president of the intergovernmental forum, India can dictate how developed countries think about the future of crypto regulation, says CoinDesk's Amitoj Singh.
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SEC Commissioner Peirce on the Agency's Approach to Crypto Regulation
SEC Commissioner Peirce on the Agency's Approach to Crypto Regulation
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins "First Mover" to discuss the agency's approach to crypto regulation and her outlook on building a regulatory framework as crypto contagion...
SEC Commissioner Peirce on the Agency's Approach to Crypto Regulation