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SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight

SEC Chair Gary Gensler pushed back against the FIT21 bill hours ahead of a planned vote.

May 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $70K After ETF Records Month-High Inflows

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 22, 2024.

May 22, 2024 at 12:09 p.m. UTC
Biden Does Not Threaten Veto Against House Crypto Market Structure Bill, But 'Opposes Passage'

The FIT21 bill will see a vote in the House later Wednesday.

May 22, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Ether Has 1 in 5 Chance of Tapping $5K by End-June, DeFi Options Protocol Lyra Says

Traders on Lyra have snapped up ether calls at the $5,000 strike and higher this week.

May 22, 2024 at 10:56 a.m. UTC
London Stock Exchange Set to List Crypto ETPs for First Time

The LSE said in March it would accept applications for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded products in the second quarter after the FCA adjusted its stance on such products.

May 22, 2024 at 10:09 a.m. UTC
Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters Profit Over $200K in Rug Pulls

Meme coin traders poured capital into several pizza-related tokens on Monday as rug pulls put a dampener on the anniversary of the first purchase made with bitcoin.

May 22, 2023 at 1:24 p.m. UTC

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What Consensus Speakers Are Looking Forward to This Year

Networking, conversations and the dozens and dozens of side events are some of the things this year's cast of crypto luminaries are excited about in Austin, Texas.

May 21, 2024
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Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024

CoinDesk's annual confab is back. I'll be hosting the policy summit, and here's what to expect.

May 22, 2024
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger (CoinDesk TV)

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action

The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions.

May 21, 2024
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Your Afterhours Guide to Consensus 2024, Tuesday Night

Here are the cool things to do on the evening before the first day of CoinDesk's flagship conference.

May 21, 2024
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A Financial Professional's Guide to Consensus 2024

The panels you don't want to miss.

May 22, 2024
Cosmos co-founder and Informal Systems CEO Ethan Buchman is scheduled to speak on the "bitcoinization of Cosmos" at Consensus 2024. (Bradley Keoun)

What to Expect at Consensus 2024: Spotlight on Blockchain Tech

The three-day conference (May 29-31) features a host of big-name speakers from the realm of blockchain tech, including Sergey Nazarov, Casey Rodarmor, Joe Lubin, Emin Gün Sire...

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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stands at a lectern

UK Sets July 4 Date for Election Likely to Oust Conservative Party, Spelling Uncertainty for Crypto Hub Plans

The opposition Labour Party has been silent on crypto, but said it is interested in promoting tokenization in the country.

May 22, 2024
On Jan. 31, the PCPD entered six premises involved in the Worldcoin project with court warrants for investigations. (PCPD)

Worldcoin Operations Violate Privacy and Should Cease, Hong Kong Regulator Says

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data personnel visited 10 of the project's locations in December and January.

May 22, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Biden Does Not Threaten Veto Against House Crypto Market Structure Bill, But 'Opposes Passage'

The FIT21 bill will see a vote in the House later Wednesday.

May 22, 2024
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Coinbase, Kraken, Others Form Coalition to Tackle 'Pig Butchering' Scams

The group also includes prominent crypto companies Ripple and Gemini, as well as Meta and Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder and Hinge

May 22, 2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight

SEC Chair Gary Gensler pushed back against the FIT21 bill hours ahead of a planned vote.

May 22, 2024
(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024

CoinDesk's annual confab is back. I'll be hosting the policy summit, and here's what to expect.

May 22, 2024