Jack Schickler

Jack Schickler is a CoinDesk reporter focused on crypto regulations, based in Brussels, Belgium. He previously wrote about financial regulation for news site MLex, before which he was a speechwriter and policy analyst at the European Commission and the U.K. Treasury. He doesn’t own any crypto.

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Three Arrows’ Founder Refused to Comply With Subpoena, Stonewalling Probe, Court Told

The collapsed hedge fund’s founder Kyle Davies was accused of neglecting his duties as he “shamelessly” promotes his new crypto project.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 8, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. UTC

Feb 8, 2023

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Digital Pound Holdings Could Be Limited to 10K, Central Bank Says

The Bank of England has set out technical features of its central bank digital currency, which officials have said is likely to be needed.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 7, 2023 at 1:37 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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UK Banks Blocking Crypto Access Given Fraud, Volatility, Lawmakers Told

Finance CEOs welcomed new crypto regulations but were wary about the risks of a central bank digital currency

By Jack Schickler

Feb 7, 2023 at 11:36 a.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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Independent FTX Examiner Could Cost Crypto Exchange $100M, Court Told

Government and FTX lawyers argued the matter in federal court on Monday.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 6, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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FTX Being Advised by Cybersecurity Firm Sygnia on Hack Inquiry, CEO Ray Says

The crypto exchange’s current chief executive blasted weak cybersecurity controls at the company under Sam Bankman-Fried’s leadership.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 6, 2023 at 4:32 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads

The rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investments, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 6, 2023 at 10:57 a.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union

The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures.

By Jack Schickler Camomile Shumba

Feb 3, 2023 at 1:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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Bankman-Fried Family Subpoenas Opposed by US Government in FTX Filing

Plans for FTX and creditors to demand information on dealings would duplicate the work of the independent examiner who has yet to be appointed, the U.S. trustee said.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 3, 2023 at 9:44 a.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws, May Need New Authorization

The industry has largely welcomed proposals that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country.

By Jack Schickler Camomile Shumba

Feb 1, 2023 at 11:55 a.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2023

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Celsius Used New Customer Funds to Pay for Withdrawals: Independent Examiner

Shoba Pillay was appointed by a New York bankruptcy court to look at whether the crypto lender operated as a Ponzi scheme

By Jack Schickler

Jan 31, 2023 at 8:54 a.m. UTC

Jan 31, 2023

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