“As former chairman of the CFTC, Chris was always on the cutting edge of technology and at the forefront of regulatory policy,” CoinFund President Christopher Perkins wrote in an email to CoinDesk. “As the regulatory framework continues to crystallize across Web 3, Chris will be able to deliver key insight on how CoinFund and portfolio partners can navigate this emerging … [Read more...] about Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins CoinFund as Policy Adviser
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A16z Publishes Web 3 Policy Proposal for World Leaders
If you’re a world leader hoping to transform your country into a global Web 3 hub, Andreessen Horowitz wants to show you the way.On Friday, the venture capital firm – often called a16z for short – released a policy agenda aimed at global governments with 10 guiding principles on how to “build a better internet.”In the agenda, a16z encourages world leaders to think proactively … [Read more...] about A16z Publishes Web 3 Policy Proposal for World Leaders
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Hires Senate Banking Aide to Advise on Crypto Policy
According to a source familiar with the Senate Banking Committee, Frayer spearheaded crypto policy for Brown – who has been outspoken about his concerns about the risks cryptocurrencies could pose to investors, calling blockchain a “shady diffuse network of online funny money” at a hearing in July – and other top-ranking Democrats. Source link … [Read more...] about SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Hires Senate Banking Aide to Advise on Crypto Policy
Bitcoin’s Decline Suggests Fed’s Hawkish Policy Shift is Priced in
Bitcoin appears to have digested the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) impending hawkish or anti-inflation policy adjustment with a significant decline in recent weeks. Analysts said the cryptocurrency could see a relief rally post the Fed decision due later on Wednesday.The central bank is widely expected to announce a $30 billion reduction in asset purchases starting in January … [Read more...] about Bitcoin’s Decline Suggests Fed’s Hawkish Policy Shift is Priced in
Crypto 2022: Policy Week
We have special reports on how the crypto lobby is muscling up in Washington, D.C., the outlook for decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins, and how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are likely to interest the SEC next year. We report on the U.S. picture and check in with China and the European Union as well. We look at where bitcoin exchange-traded funds are already allowed and … [Read more...] about Crypto 2022: Policy Week