“I can’t believe we’re still talking about this as if, you know, we’re waiting for one to happen,” Peirce said. “We’ve issued a series of denials even recently, and those continue to use reasoning that I think was outdated at the time.” Source link … [Read more...] about SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says Washington Doesn’t Need a New Crypto Regulator
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CFTC Commissioner Says US Regulators Should Issue Clear Guidance Before Punishing Crypto Firms: Report
Policy“What I discourage here at the CFTC is bringing enforcement actions without giving [crypto firms] the tools they need to be compliant.” Stump said.By Jamie CrawleyDec 8, 2021 at 9:42 a.m. UTCUpdated Dec 8, 2021 at 9:42 a.m. UTCCFTC (Shutterstock) Source link … [Read more...] about CFTC Commissioner Says US Regulators Should Issue Clear Guidance Before Punishing Crypto Firms: Report
FTX US Hires Former CFTC Commissioner as Head of Policy and Regulation
Wetjen will be responsible for FTX US’s communications with U.S. regulatory and legislative bodies, such as the CFTC, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various House and Senate Committees. He will also be advising FTX US on its compliance standards and reporting operations. Source link … [Read more...] about FTX US Hires Former CFTC Commissioner as Head of Policy and Regulation
Miami commissioner wants to let residents pay taxes in Bitcoin
A Miami-Dade County commissioner is backing a new resolution to allow residents to use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to pay local taxes.According to a Thursday document acquired by The Miami New Times, county commissioner Cohen Higgins has brought a resolution to Miami-Dade’s Infrastructure, Operations, and Innovations Committee, calling for the establishment of a … [Read more...] about Miami commissioner wants to let residents pay taxes in Bitcoin