Nikhilesh De

Managing Editor, Global Policy and Regulation at CoinDesk

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World Liberty Financial to ‘Align’ With TRUMP Memecoin, Add it to Its Treasury

2 weeks ago | finance.einnews.com | Francisco Rodrigues |Nikhilesh De

Eric Trump said that World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance project with ties to the Trump family, plans to acquire a "substantial position" in the TRUMP memecoin for its long-term treasury as it “aligns” with the project.
State of Crypto: How Crypto Legislation Is Advancing

2 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

The House Financial Services Committee might mark up market structure legislation next week, while the Senate seems close to passing its stablecoin bill. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government.
House Dems Get Bonus Hearing on Crypto Market Structure, Assail Trump Conflicts

3 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump's crypto ventures were once again under the microscope during a House Financial Services Committee hearing that otherwise saw legal experts express worries about how regulators might police digital assets under a market structure bill. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today.
Senate Stablecoin Bill Likely to Win Massive Bipartisan Support, Dem Lawmaker Says

3 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De |Jesse Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As many as 16 Democrats may vote in favor of the Senate's stablecoin bill when it gets to its final set of votes in the legislative body, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego said Thursday.
State of Crypto: Someone Tried to Scam Me (Probably)

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Nikhilesh De

Coinbase won't call customers to warn them that their accounts may have been compromised. It's a common scam vector. Still, someone tried it on me. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. The narrativeLast weekend, an unknown California number called me.
DOJ Will Not Have to Review Records

4 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

The federal judge overseeing Roman Storm's prosecution declined to order the Department of Justice to review its records for any materials it might have missed that would help the Tornado Cash developer at the end of a 30-minute hearing Friday morning, though she told the government it should not have any disclosure issues. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today.
Crypto Staking Doesn't Violate Securities Law, SEC Says

4 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

Crypto staking, under certain circumstances, does not appear to implicate U.S. securities law, a branch of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said late Thursday.
Russia Says Financial Institutions Can Offer Crypto-Linked Instruments to Qualified Investors

4 weeks ago | finance.einnews.com | Camomile Shumba |Nikhilesh De

The Bank of Russia said that financial institutions may offer crypto-linked instruments to qualified investors as the nation continues to explore crypto offerings. "Financial institutions may offer qualified investors financial derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose yields are linked to cryptocurrency prices," the Bank of Russia said in a post on Wednesday. Russia has softened its stance to crypto of late as the asset has continued to see new highs.
Suspects in Manhattan Crypto Kidnapping, Torture Case Plead Not Guilty as Investigation Widens

4 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De |Cheyenne Ligon

Two men suspected in the kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old Italian cryptocurrency investor have pleaded not guilty, while the investigation into their case appears to have expanded to the New York Police Department itself. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
SEC Files to Dismiss Regulator's Long-Running Lawsuit Against Binance

4 weeks ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved to drop its long-running lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance on Thursday, without providing an explanation in a court filing. The SEC and Binance filed a joint motion, noting that the case had already been paused while the SEC's new crypto task force worked to "develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets." STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today.