Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’
Events from the past week show why regulatory agencies might want more oversight over crypto.
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May 4, 2022 at 1:43 a.m. UTC
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Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff
The SEC commissioner has been wary of heavy-handed policing of digital assets.
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May 3, 2022 at 7:43 p.m. UTC
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SEC to Add Staff as It Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. securities regulator plans to hire another 20 people to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance.
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May 3, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
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Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers
Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.
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Apr 18, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC
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The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi
The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.
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Mar 28, 2022 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
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Professor Gensler Gets an F on Crypto
An antagonistic SEC doesn't serve crypto or U.S. consumers, argues the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Paul H. Jossey.
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Jan 23, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
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SEC's Gensler Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges: Report
"I've asked staff to look at every way to get these platforms inside the investor protection remit," he said.
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Jan 20, 2022 at 12:52 p.m. UTC
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The Urgent Need for Regulatory Clarity on Stablecoins
Regulatory attitudes around stablecoins center around three main points of debate, explains former U.S. Ambassador to China and U.S. Senator Max Baucus.
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Jan 13, 2022 at 6:43 p.m. UTC
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SEC’s Gensler Says Crypto ‘Fits in Our Broad Remit’: Report
The U.S. regulator also restated his request to crypto exchanges to “come in, work with the SEC.”
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Dec 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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Most Influential 2021: Gary Gensler
The new SEC chair is experienced and talks a good game on crypto regulation. But can he deliver the clarity and detail the industry craves?
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Dec 9, 2021 at 8:23 p.m. UTC
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