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California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'

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California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like ‘Ponzis’

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) filed cease-and-desist orders against 11 little-known crypto firms Tuesday, alleging they were misappro...

California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 28, 2022 at 6:05 p.m. UTC

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Stuart Alderoty, general counsel at Ripple, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why the years long case could be “the beginning of the end,” as the SEC’s efforts to identify any contract of investment appear to have fallen short. (CoinDesk TV)

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SEC Wants to ‘Remake the Law,’ Rather Than ‘Apply it,’ Says Ripple General Counsel

After two years of litigation, Stuart Alderoty, general counsel at Ripple, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” he sees “the beginning of the end” because the SEC’s case has falle...

Stuart Alderoty, general counsel at Ripple, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why the years long case could be “the beginning of the end,” as the SEC’s efforts to identify any contract of investment appear to have fallen short. (CoinDesk TV)

By Fran Velasquez

Sep 21, 2022 at 9:57 p.m. UTC

Sep 21, 2022

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Thailand's SEC has ordered a Bitkub executive to pay a fine for insider trading. (Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images)

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Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading

Last week, the country’s oldest commercial bank backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake of the local crypto exchange, citing unresolved regulatory issues.

Thailand's SEC has ordered a Bitkub executive to pay a fine for insider trading. (Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images)

By Sandali Handagama

Aug 30, 2022 at 12:43 p.m. UTC

Aug 30, 2022

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Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May Be Securities

The three tokens “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings.

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By Danny Nelson

Aug 27, 2022 at 9:14 p.m. UTC

Aug 27, 2022

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Sometimes even the best-laid plans backfire. (Warner Bros.)

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BitBoy Lost His Lawsuit the Instant He Filed It

The YouTube cryptocurrency promoter is only drawing more attention to the pump and dump-filled oeuvre he'd rather suppress.

Sometimes even the best-laid plans backfire. (Warner Bros.)

By David Z. Morris

Aug 24, 2022 at 4:55 p.m. UTC

Aug 24, 2022

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Most experts agree that trading "meme coins" is effectively a form of gambling. The implications go well beyond individual losses. (Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images)

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Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation

As the Biden administration develops a crypto regulation framework, one type of token could be due for particularly close scrutiny.

Most experts agree that trading "meme coins" is effectively a form of gambling. The implications go well beyond individual losses. (Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images)

By David Z. Morris

Apr 8, 2022 at 5:29 p.m. UTC

Apr 8, 2022

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SEC Enforcement Against Wonderland Could Mean Trouble for DeFi

“Protocol Controlled Value” is rarely controlled by a protocol, and enforcement agencies may be taking a closer look.

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By Andrew Thurman

Feb 14, 2022 at 8:04 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2022

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NFT Artist Brian Frye Wants You to Steal This Article

Frye is for plagiarism, against copyright and sort of neutral on securities law.

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Oct 21, 2021 at 5:28 p.m. UTC

Oct 21, 2021

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How NFTs Fit Into DeFi

Want liquidity without selling your Bored Ape? It’s coming.

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By David Z. Morris

Sep 1, 2021 at 3:33 p.m. UTC

Sep 1, 2021

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Ontario Regulator Takes Action Against KuCoin Trading Platforms for Violating Securities Law

The Ontario Securities Commission said the trading platform has failed to register.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Jun 8, 2021 at 1:58 p.m. UTC

Jun 8, 2021

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