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State of Crypto Week 2023

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission would be granted far-reaching authority over crypto in a new Senate bill. But does it get disclosures right? (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
It’s Time for a Purpose-Built Disclosure Framework for Crypto
Without looking at the unique attributes of crypto, it will be difficult (or even impossible) to understand and place a valuation on a crypto asset.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission would be granted far-reaching authority over crypto in a new Senate bill. But does it get disclosures right? (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Rob Krugman
Oct 18, 2023 at 2:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2023
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(Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images)
Consensus Magazine
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Why Power Is Passing to Courts to Make US Crypto Policy
Congressional inaction, the decline of the Chevron doctrine and regulation by enforcement are decentralizing policy-making power over technologies like blockchain and AI, says...
(Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images)
By Michele Neitz
Oct 17, 2023 at 7:46 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
OpinionState of Crypto Week 2023
Coinbase has been sued by the SEC (Alpha Photo/Flickr)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios
A controversial legal doctrine meant to curb overzealous regulators has become the pièce de résistance in several of the crypto industry's arguments against SEC encroachment.
Coinbase has been sued by the SEC (Alpha Photo/Flickr)
By Daniel Kuhn
Oct 17, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall
Congressional inaction is likely to cause de-dollarization as the country’s foes — and friends — move even faster to get off the U.S. dollar. Americans deserve to know what’s...
Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
By Amanda Wick
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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What's Next for Crypto Regulation?
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What's Next for Crypto Regulation?
CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, is focusing on the future of crypto regulation in the U.S. Multicoin Capital general counsel Gregory Xethalis discus...
What's Next for Crypto Regulation?
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky outside a courthouse in New York on July 25, 2023. (Anna Baydakova/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
When Bankruptcy Regulates Crypto: The Good, the Bad, and the (Really) Ugly
In the absence of specific policy, U.S. regulation of crypto has devolved to judges in bankruptcy proceedings, say Yesha Yadav and Bob Stark.
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky outside a courthouse in New York on July 25, 2023. (Anna Baydakova/CoinDesk)
By Yesha YadavRobert Stark
Oct 17, 2023 at 1:48 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
OpinionState of Crypto Week 2023
Ripple VP James Wallis argues that CBDCs are coming down the pike, meaning that user privacy needs to be considered now. (James Wallis)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Ripple VP: The Policy Considerations 'Justifying the Implementation of CBDCs'
Central bank digital currencies have nearly limitless opportunity but ultimately, mainstream adoption hinges upon usability, Ripple Vice President James Wallis writes.
Ripple VP James Wallis argues that CBDCs are coming down the pike, meaning that user privacy needs to be considered now. (James Wallis)
By James Wallis,
Oct 17, 2023 at 11:47 a.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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The SBF Trial Remains 'Top of Mind' for Regulators, Congress: Legal Expert
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The SBF Trial Remains 'Top of Mind' for Regulators, Congress: Legal Expert
For CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, Daniel Davis, former CFTC general counsel and a current partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, discusses how FTX...
The SBF Trial Remains 'Top of Mind' for Regulators, Congress: Legal Expert
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 16, 2023 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
How Clear and Effective Crypto Regulations are Born
While the past year has seen numerous setbacks for crypto regulatory efforts, the industry's collective labor will soon bear fruit, Meanwhile CEO Zac Townsend writes.
(Andy Feliciotti/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
By Zac Townsend
Oct 16, 2023 at 1:56 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2023
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(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Where Is Crypto Policy Heading in a Post-FTX World?
CoinDesk’s “State of Crypto” Week looks at the prospects for digital assets legislation and regulation in Washington D.C.
(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
Oct 16, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2023
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