Today on TAP: It’s hard to think of a more useless financial invention. Crypto began as a fringe fad, disdained by the big investment banks. Now, Wall Street is cashing in.
Gary Gensler
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Crypto’s New Pal, Gary Gensler
Today on TAP: Why did the usually public-minded SEC chair breathe new life into Bitcoins?
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Regulatory Fiascos
Today on TAP: Shame on Gary Gensler. And the coup against Katherine Tai.
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Will the SEC Cave on the Latest Crypto Scam?
Today on TAP: The usually public-minded commission is on the verge of permitting a new Bitcoin gold rush.
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A China Reset?
It’s already happening—mostly to the advantage of Beijing.
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How Wall Street Feeds Itself
Today on TAP: Stock buybacks hit new records last year. They should be banned outright.
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New Astroturf Crypto Campaign Appears on Social Media
The House Financial Services Committee’s upcoming hearings on cryptocurrency regulation coincide with new groups pushing vapid digital campaigns.
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Congressional Crypto Defenders Accidentally Sparked an SEC Crackdown
Emboldened by claims that he needed to do more to stop crypto meltdowns before they started, Gary Gensler has rapidly enforced the law.
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Keeping Crypto From Corrupting the Regulators
Financial scams thrive on weak regulation. Biden’s regulators are fighting back.