As he reflected on his time at the SEC, Gensler expressed his admiration for the agency and its mission. “The Securities and Exchange Commission is a remarkable agency,” he said…
Trump’s crypto-related executive orders would be a major shift from President Joe Biden administration’s approach, which was restrictive of the crypto industry, including over 100 enforcement actions by the Securities…
The interview concerned Gensler’s future post US SEC, his work and legacy on bitcoin, crypto, protecting the public, and his perspective of the securities markets.
With Donald Trump scheduled to…
The report noted, among other findings that: “[the] anticipation of a new pro-crypto administration provided clarity to DeFi projects and boosted institutional confidence in crypto as an asset class.” The…
Citing bitcoin’s volatility, the DoJ successfully argued for a swift sale of the stash to prevent potential value fluctuations. This motion was granted on December 30, setting the stage for…
The Federal Reserve Board announced Barr’s resignation on 6 January, but will continue to serve as Board Governor. The Fed’s announcement mentioned that Barr submitted his resignation letter to President…
The rules require DeFi brokers to report overall proceeds from certain digital assets transactions they facilitate for customers. The suit also added Janet Yellen, in her official capacity as Secretary…
by Jude Ayua
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced 2024 regulations applicable to brokers that provide services to enable special digital asset sales and exchanges. Approved 5 December and…
he meeting between Marszalek and Trump, which focused primarily on crafting a clearer regulatory framework for the US crypto industry, invariably yielded positive results. Discussions reportedly centered on Trump’s pro-crypto…
Quintenz is a former Republican CFTC commissioner (2017–2021). Before the CFTC, he was Founder and leader of a hedge fund, Saeculum Capital Management. He currently leads policy at a16z Crypto,…