legal

Policy

Analysis

Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?

The warning to Coinbase that it’s breaking securities laws may signal the long-awaited attack on crypto’s foundations, but also may set up a court fight that finally answers questions.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Mar 23, 2023 at 10:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear First Crypto Case Tuesday

Coinbase is asking the high court to pause a pair of class-action lawsuits as the exchange attempts to force the plaintiffs into arbitration.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Mar 20, 2023 at 8:22 p.m. UTC

Mar 20, 2023

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Finance

Ftx

FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel, Advisers Bill $38M for January

FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants and financial advisers working on the case.

By Sam Reynolds

Sponsored

Mar 7, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. UTC

Mar 7, 2023

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Web3

Nfts

Hermès Asks Court for Control Over MetaBirkin NFTs

The French luxury house has filed an order asking for control of the MetaBirkins smart contract, social media handles and royalties.

By Rosie Perper

Sponsored

Mar 6, 2023 at 10:51 p.m. UTC

Mar 6, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Dapper Labs Ruling Dunks on Private Networks

A landmark ruling is bringing the NBA Top Shots creator back to court, and potentially opening up securities concerns for other NFTs.

By Paul Paray

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Feb 28, 2023 at 9:41 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

NBA-Branded 'Top Shot Moments' NFTs May Be Securities, Judge Rules in Dapper Labs Case

"Ultimately, the Court’s conclusion that what Dapper Labs offered was an investment contract under Howey is narrow," the judge wrote.

By Nikhilesh DeCheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Feb 22, 2023 at 5:42 p.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2023

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Policy

Sam bankman-fried

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Move to Quash Voyager Subpoena

The former exchange CEO's lawyers say the subpoena is procedurally deficient, presents an undue burden,and potentially violates Bankman-Fried's Fifth Amendment rights.

By Sam Reynolds

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Feb 22, 2023 at 5:23 a.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2023

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Policy

Sam bankman-fried

Bankman-Fried $250M Bond Is a ‘Joke,’ Claims Securities Lawyer

“MetaLawMan” James Murphy says that in 30 years of experience he has “never seen anything this lenient in a situation” where someone has lost millions of dollars of users’ money.

By Fran Velasquez

Sponsored

Feb 16, 2023 at 10:51 p.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2023

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Finance

Mango markets

Accused Mango Markets Exploiter Wants to Keep $47M in Disputed Funds: Court Filings

Avraham Eisenberg claims he need not return any more than the $67 million of the $114 million worth of tokens he gained using a complicated trading system.

By Jamie CrawleyDanny Nelson

Sponsored

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:24 a.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2023

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Policy

Ftx

Stanford Research Director, Former Dean Revealed to Be Bankman-Fried's Bond Signers

Bankman-Fried has two co-signers in addition to his parents.

By Nikhilesh DeCheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Feb 15, 2023 at 6:42 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2023

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