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October 27, 2022
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SEC Chair Recommends Greater CFTC Authority Over Stablecoins
On October 14, 2022, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler recommended that Congress broaden the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with regard to stablecoins. Gensler’s statements are consistent with recent pushes for increased regulation of cryptocurrency generally.
July 5, 2022
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SEC Staffing Up for a New Era of Crypto Control
On May 3, 2022, to address issues relating to unregulated digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the hiring of new investigative agents, including investigative staff attorneys, trial lawyers, and fraud analysts, to crack down on bad actors in the crypto space.
November 10, 2021
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SEC Chair Warns of Increased Enforcement and Oversight of Crypto Assets
Industry professionals are keeping tabs on the regulation of crypto assets, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turns its attention to the burgeoning asset class. A pair of prepared remarks delivered by SEC Chair Gary Gensler over the past few months underscore the SEC’s commitment to enforcement and increased regulatory oversight of crypto assets.
March 13, 2020
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On February 6, 2020, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered a speech where she announced her plans to address the regulatory gaps that prohibit properly functioning token networks. Peirce noted that crypto entrepreneurs have tried building decentralized token networks where tokens can trade hands without ever going through a central authority.