COINDESK DAILY: Could We Still See a Crypto Bill This Year?; FTX’s Accounting Firm to Pay SEC $1.95M in Settlements
Sep 18, 2024
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In this engaging discussion, Rep. Patrick McHenry and Sen. Cynthia Lummis weigh in on the potential for cryptocurrency legislation to pass before year's end. McHenry emphasizes the urgency as election season approaches, while Lummis shares her unwavering support for advancing crypto bills. They also touch on the recent news of FTX's accounting firm reaching a $1.95 million settlement with the SEC, revealing the ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto world. Tune in for insights from these key lawmakers!
Key lawmakers believe there remains a slight chance for a crypto bill to pass before the year's end despite electoral challenges.
Prager Metis's $1.95 million SEC settlement highlights the critical need for compliance and accountability within auditing practices in the crypto sector.
Deep dives
Prospects for Crypto Legislation
With the U.S. elections approaching, the likelihood of crypto legislation being passed this year appears slim. However, key lawmakers, including Rep. Patrick McHenry and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, maintain that there is still a possibility for a crypto bill to be approved before the end of the legislative session. Sen. Lummis emphasized the urgency of the situation, citing the need for a regulatory framework similar to that in Europe. She believes that the lame duck period, following the elections and before new members take office, could present an opportunity for progress on this important legislation.
Prager Metis and Regulatory Compliance Issues
Accounting firm Prager Metis has agreed to pay a substantial settlement to the U.S. SEC amounting to $1.95 million due to allegations regarding its audit practices. The settlement includes $745,000 linked to improper audits conducted for the now-defunct FTX, which reportedly failed to meet generally accepted auditing standards. The SEC is also investigating Prager Metis for violating auditor independence rules in its audits of over 200 companies from 2017 to 2020. This case underscores the importance of compliance within the auditing profession and the potential consequences firms face for regulatory failures.
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Cryptocurrency Legislation Uncertainty and SEC Settlements
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from the possibility of a crypto bill this year to FTX accounting firm's settlement with the SEC.
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Rep. Patrick McHenry and Sen. Cynthia Lummis maintain their position that a chance remains for a crypto bill to clear Congress before the end of the year. Plus, FTX accounting firm Prager Metis agrees to pay $1.95 million in settlement to the SEC, and CFTC Chair Behnam speaks on the legal battle against Kalshi.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.