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When you get past the pixie dust of “innovation" and fairytales of crypto riches, the debate around #crypto should be pretty simple. Congress shouldn't legitimize a business that primarily benefits criminals and terrorists.
https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/10-reasons-not-to-enact-cryptos-special-interest-bailout-bill/
The current resolution planning process is a failure, as was underscored by the spring 2023 regional banking failures. However, the contagion and chaos, as well as the $34 billion bailout, could have been avoided if there were workable resolution plans. https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/the-banking-agencies-must-strengthen-resolution-planning-to-end-the-contagion-chaos-costs-and-bailouts-from-large-bank-failures/
.@RobinhoodApp is launching in the UK. But UK investors should be mindful of the platform's dismal record in the U.S. Watch how Robinhood ripped off its customers during the meme stock trading frenzy in 2021. https://www.ft.com/content/fef6e4b2-44df-42f9-a4e5-adb89924f593
The only thing that might be able to save #crypto given its record of crime and lawlessness, is legislation pushed by the industry's lobbyists, that threatens investors, consumers, and financial stability.
https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/10-reasons-not-to-enact-cryptos-special-interest-bailout-bill/
.@coinbase this is a stunningly misleading post. A @CNBC poll found that just 8% of Americans had a positive view of crypto and a Pew survey found 75% of Americans who have heard of crypto are not confident in its safety and reliability.
https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/10-reasons-not-to-enact-cryptos-special-interest-bailout-bill/
The #crypto industry continues to make the false claims that 52 million Americans own crypto & more than 100 million ‘plan to buy, sell, or trade crypto in the next year,’ but those are wildly exaggerated numbers based on a rigged crypto-purchased poll. https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/10-reasons-not-to-enact-cryptos-special-interest-bailout-bill/
Today #SCOTUS is hearing arguments in SEC v #Jarskey. A ruling against the @SECGov, would be a major blow to its enforcement ability, emboldening fraudsters and putting #MainStreet at risk. Learn more about case in our report: https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/report-challenge-to-cfpb-exemplifies-whats-at-stake-for-main-street-in-upcoming-supreme-court-term/
It should be obvious that policymakers shouldn't be prioritizing the needs of the #crypto industry, given crypto's long rap sheet and lawlessness. Yet, crypto allies in Congress are still working tirelessly to push the industry's legislation forward. https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/10-reasons-not-to-enact-cryptos-special-interest-bailout-bill/
#Crypto has had a very bad couple of years as one crypto kingpin after another is arrested & the industry's lawlessness leads the news. That's why we've put together 10 reasons why Congress shouldn't pass the industry's special interest bailout bill.
10 Reasons Not to Enact Crypto’s Special Interest Bailout Bill | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dennis M. Kelleher, Co-founder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement...
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Check out the new article by @theprospect, where @lukewgoldstein covers the @CFTC attempt to roll back protections for swap trades by relaxing margin requirements. These are the same derivatives that played a critical role in facilitating the #2008crisis.
https://prospect.org/economy/cftc-industry-friendly-derivatives-rule/
Our November newsletter covers everything that’s happened this month, from SBF’s conviction, to Kalshi’s lawsuit against the CFTC, to Wall Street’s attacks on banking regulators and new capital requirements, and more. https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/better-markets-month-in-review-newsletter-november-2023/
.@Zachary writes in #MorningMoney that #crypto and its allies in Congress are "scrambling" to enact industry supported legislation. That's because of relentless negative news stories-including @SBF_FTX heading to prison, #CZ's plea deal & #crypto facilitating Hamas terrorism.
Although last week was a slower week for many of us, there were some important developments in the fintech and financial regulation spaces that you don't want to miss. Read about them in our new blog.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-you-missed-over-thanksgiving-crypto-crooks-political-u46xf%3FtrackingId=y%252FJNQ97sDAWEuH2zedUPUQ%253D%253D/?trackingId=y%2FJNQ97sDAWEuH2zedUPUQ%3D%3D
.@DennisKelleher tells @EbrimaSSanneh of @AmerBanker that Republicans and banking groups are using allegations at the @FDICgov as an opportunity to slow down the agency's implementation of new rules.
Gruenberg unlikely to resign amid FDIC workplace scandal
While bipartisan concerns have been raised about workplace abuse at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., experts say ...
www.americanbanker.com
This week #SCOTUS hears arguments in SEC v #Jarskey. A ruling against the @SECGov, would be a major blow to its enforcement ability, emboldening fraudsters and putting #MainStreet at risk.
As candidates & the #crypto industry make dangerous proposals to weaken regulation @DennisKelleher tells @hlowenkron @business that one thing is clear: “With the American people, #crypto is toxic."
Ramaswamy’s Crypto Deregulation Plan Is Scaring the Industry
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s call for mass deregulation of the cryptocurrency industry and drastic cuts to...
www.bloomberg.com
This July, Better Markets held a #Crypto Week of Truth, to shed light on the industry’s failed promises and track record of lawlessness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkvOcbBdCSs
.@DennisKelleher tells @kensweet @fatimathefatima @AP "criminal activities of crypto will continue & increase until all prosecutors, regulators & electeds force the industry to act like all other law-abiding people and firms in the financial industry."
Regulators and law enforcement crack down on crypto's bad actors. Congress has yet to take action
While the scandals in the cryptocurrency industry seem to never end, Washington policymakers appear to have little i...
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“Until the @TheJusticeDept starts meaningfully prosecuting individual executives & supervisors & imposing significant prison time & bankrupting personal fines, this practice just rewards past and future crimes," @DennisKelleher in @FT @ScottChipolina. #CZ
CZ takes risk with his biggest deal
Plus, Kraken is also charged by the SEC
www.ft.com
Republicans are trying to use very serious allegations of misconduct at the @FDICgov to stop rulemaking that will protect #MainStreet. @DennisKelleher explains the facts and what is at stake in @EbrimaSSanneh's @AmerBanker story.
Gruenberg unlikely to resign amid FDIC workplace scandal
While bipartisan concerns have been raised about workplace abuse at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., experts say ...
www.americanbanker.com
.@DennisKelleher tells @EbrimaSSanneh of @AmerBanker that when it comes to @FDICgov investigations, the financial industry and Republicans are trying "to use these very serious issues as a pretext to pressure chair Gruenberg to resign...
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/gruenberg-unlikely-to-resign-amid-fdic-workplace-scandal
A recent speech by @CFTCcgr titled "Financial Stability is Foundational for Consumer Protection" cited a metaphor by our Derivatives Director, Cantrell Dumas, on financial protection rules. https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/SpeechesTestimony/oparomero13
Our work standing up for #MainStreet and holding #WallStreet accountable wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the support of all our partners, donors and allies. We wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! http://bit.ly/3DAUGuE
What do you do when you have an industry of predators, lawbreakers, & crooks? @Zachary reports in #MorningMoney that the industry is recruiting "a small army of former defense, national security & law enforcement officials" to cover up its criminal record.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-money
.@MattEganCNN @allisondmorrow @cnn cover #CZ's downfall with @DennisKelleher noting "today’s settlement is not an outlier, and the lawlessness if not criminal activities of crypto will continue" unless leaders confront the corrupt #crypto industry.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/21/investing/binance-changpeng-zhao-treasury/index.html
.@Reuters @michelleprice36 writes on the wave of litigation #WallStreet is pursuing to fight rules that @DennisKelleher says "are incredibly important to protecting consumers, investors, and financial stability."
Wall Street heads to court to fend off Biden's regulators
Facing a wave of new rules and encouraged by a sympathetic judiciary, U.S. financial firms and their trade groups ...
www.reuters.com
The six largest #turkeys (aka the #megabanks) have racked up $207 Billion+ in fines and been the subject of 490 legal actions in the past 23 years. Help @BetterMarkets in our fight to stop #WallStreet from ripping off Main Street Americans. https://bit.ly/3DAUGuE
Important piece by @rkuttnerwrites @TheProspect on #WallStreet's and Republicans' real intentions when it comes to investigating the @FDICgov.
The Banks’ Latest Hit Job
Today on TAP: Hill Republicans want to oust FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg, citing sexual harassment elsewhere in the ...
prospect.org
What do you do when your industry has a history of lawlessness, fraud, investor losses, and even funding Hamas? You start a Super PAC to mislead the public about your actual record. #crypto
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/20/crypto-super-pac-2024-candidates-00128032#:~:text=starting%20to%20rebuild.-,A%20new%20crypto%2Dfocused%20super%20PAC%20has%20pumped%20over%20%241.2,elections%20in%20the%20coming%20year.
.@FINRA is floating a plan to let brokers promise future results. Our Legal Director Stephen Hall tells @brookeamasters @FT that the plan is "ill-considered and could open the door to lots of mischief. Even sophisticated investors can be duped."
Wall Street watchdog floats plan to let brokers promise future results
Finra proposal would allow performance projections in marketing to wealthy and institutional investors
www.ft.com
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