Bitcoin to Surge to $500k And Then Crash 80%, This Is When It All Begins – Stephan Livera (Pt 2/2)
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Stephan Livera, Host of Stephan Livera Podcast and Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, who gives an update on what’s next for Bitcoin. Livera discusses spot Bitcoin ETFs and their impact on BTC. He also shares his updated price forecast, weighs in on […]
There’s a ‘Civil War’ Inside the Biden White House Over Crypto – Caitlin Long
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, who says there is a coordinated effort from within the White House “to kill” the crypto industry. Long adds that a “civil war” is happening inside the Biden administration, which is divided into anti- and pro-crypto camps. She also […]
U.S. Dollar’s New Ally – Will Tokenizing U.S. Treasuries Keep Dollar King? — Pat LaVecchia
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, who discusses the latest Fed decision, whether more rate hikes are coming, and what it means for the crypto sector. LaVecchia gives his Bitcoin price forecast and comments on what to expect on the regulation front in 2024. He […]
This crypto could ‘massively’ take over banking and finance in U.S. – Nevin Freeman
Nevin Freeman, Cofounder of stablecoin platform Reserve, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explore the implications of Congress’ new stablecoin draft bill. They also discuss the potential for tokenized securities, the SEC’s recent enforcement actions, and why stablecoins could displace banks in the developed world. Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Nevin […]
“Companies that don’t comply with federal securities laws will perish” – Prometheum CEO Aaron Kaplan
The days of U.S. crypto firms pleading ignorance while profiting handsomely are numbered, according to Aaron Kaplan, founder and co-CEO of Prometheum. Kaplan spoke to Kitco News reporter Ernest Hoffman just days before his company secured SEC approval as the first-ever regulated crypto custodian in the United States. In this interview they discuss the country’s […]
FCA announces new advertising rules for crypto assets
2023-06-14 07:00:21 The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has revealed new advertising rules for crypto assets to ensure users understand the risks associated with crypto. According to the new rules, companies dealing with cryptocurrencies need to make sure that people are well-informed and have enough experience to invest in crypto. Furthermore, crypto promotions need to include […]
‘Potent liquidity squeeze’ threatens stock market once debt-ceiling deal is done
2023-05-31 Lawmakers and the White House appear set to avert a calamitous U.S. government default, but stock-market investors need to be aware that what comes next could still make for a bumpy ride. “Some time in the next several days, markets will trade their last bit of angst over raising the debt ceiling for what […]
Global Crypto Regulation Needs Coordination, not Duplication, Legal Experts Say
2023-04-28 AUSTIN, Texas — Crypto regulatory frameworks need to be coordinated internationally but tweaked to meet local differences, legal experts said at a panel during Consensus 2023 here on Friday. “It’s not good to put crypto all in the same basket and look at it in a vacuum,” said Marianne Bechara, senior counsel at the […]
We have seen the last crypto bull market, but Bitcoin will still rally – Mark Moss
Mark Moss, host of the Mark Moss Show, discusses his claim that the crypto sector will never experience another bull run, and how it relates to regulation. He also chats about why Bitcoin will rally again, and whether SBF was a Deep State asset. He spoke with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco […]
Crypto red flags and crypto crash: Former regulator explains – Maureen Jensen
Maureen Jensen, former head of the Ontario Securities Commission, warns of the risks of investing in cryptocurrency exchanges, and talks about the future of mining with David Lin, Producer and Anchor at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) 0:00 – Crypto exchange problems 6:32 – […]
CEO Says ‘We Have 53 Regulators in Just One Country, the US’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
2021-11-14 17:00:16 Crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with a number of regulators to convince them that the U.S. should have just one federal regulator overseeing the crypto sector. Currently, there is a variety of different regulators in the U.S., CEO Brian Armstrong explained, noting that Coinbase has “53 regulators in just one country, the […]
Bank of England Governor Warns Crypto Is Providing Means of Payment for Criminals – Regulation Bitcoin News
2021-11-10 21:30:17 Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that crypto assets are providing another means of payment for people who want to conduct criminal activity. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Sees Crypto Helping Criminal Activities The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said during an online question-and-answer session organized by […]
China’s Digital Currency Used in Transactions Worth $10 Billion, 140 Million People Have Digital Yuan Wallets – Regulation Bitcoin News
2021-11-07 03:00:16 China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, has been used in transactions worth nearly $10 billion, according to an official with the Chinese central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). In addition, the government digital wallet has been downloaded by about 140 million people. Digital Yuan’s Adoption Rises, Nearly $10 […]
US Senators Urge Facebook to Discontinue Crypto Wallet Pilot Citing ‘Insufficient’ Ability to Keep Consumers Safe – Regulation Bitcoin News
2021-10-20 17:33:14 A group of U.S. senators has asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to discontinue his company’s crypto wallet pilot and commit to not bringing the cryptocurrency Diem to market. “Facebook cannot be trusted to manage a payment system or digital currency when its existing ability to manage risks and keep consumers safe has proven […]
South African Regulator ‘Welcomes’ Binance’s Decision to Terminate Certain Services in the Country – Regulation Bitcoin News
2021-10-15 21:53:36 A South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), says it welcomes Binance’s decision to stop offering some of its services to South Africans. Productive Consultations In a statement, the FSCA suggested that the move by the cryptocurrency exchange came after it held “productive consultations” with the regulator. As previously reported by […]
SEC Chair Gensler: ‘A lot of people will get hurt’ if crypto platforms remain outside of policy framework
2021-10-05 14:28:00 (Kitco News) If crypto exchanges and lending platforms are not brought inside the policy framework, “a lot of people will get hurt,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testified before the House Financial Services Committee. “If we don’t get these [crypto] exchanges, lending platforms inside the public policy framework, a lot […]