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Ripple Lawyer Argues SEC Chair Gensler Has Prejudged Crypto Asset Cases

DIGIT — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:30:23 +0000

Recently, Gary Gensler, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressed his opinion in a detailed interview with New York Magazine’s Intelligencer regarding why he believes crypto assets other than bitcoin are securities. However, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s chief legal officer, argues that Gensler must “recuse himself from voting on any enforcement case […]

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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:30:13 +0000

The group’s policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.

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‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action

DIGIT — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:44:00 +0000

“Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent,” said commissioner Hester Pierce.

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CFTC’s Johnson urges Congress to expand commission’s crypto oversight powers

DIGIT — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:47:04 +0000

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kristin Johnson wants to protect customers in a way that reduces the risk of future crises.

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CFTC commissioner compares crypto contagion risk to 2008 financial crisis

DIGIT — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:12:50 +0000

The commissioner warnes that vulnerabilities seen within the crypto markets are similar to those seen during the global financial crisis and calls for the agency to be given additional authority.

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Bankman-Fried ‘100%’ supports knowledge tests for retail derivatives traders

DIGIT — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:45:53 +0000

The FTX founder said a knowledge test for derivative retail customers “could make sense” but it doesn’t need to be specific to crypto.

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CTFC commissioner proposes office focused on retail crypto investors

DIGIT — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:34:41 +0000

The commissioner said the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to change existing markets necessitates a new retail investor protection office similar to that of the SEC.

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India’s Election Commission Developing Blockchain System for Voting

DIGIT — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:50:25 +0000

The Election Commission of India is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology to develop a blockchain system for voting, the Chief Election Commissioner has reportedly revealed. The new system aims to allow Indians to vote even when they are away from their hometowns. Furthermore, the commissioner has proposed to link voter IDs with Aadhaar. […]

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”Decentralized Networks a Powerful Phenomenon” – Why the SEC Commissioner Proposes Time-Limited Grace Period for Tokens

DIGIT — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:29:39 +0000

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has formally proposed a grace period of three years for tokens. Project developers would be exempt from the federal securities laws during that time, provided that they meet certain conditions. After that, they must determine whether their token transactions involve the offer or sale of a […]

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SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund

DIGIT — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 14:54:51 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed Crypto Bank Expanding Into 9 Markets Bitcoin Futures […]

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