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New York Law Journal

Crypto Legislation: There Oughta Be a Law (Just One)

In June, a bipartisan bill titled "The Responsible Financial Innovation Act" was introduced in the Senate as an attempt to define, regulate, or exclude from regulation the $2 trillion cryptocurrency market. This article summarizes the proposed legislation and concludes with a scorecard of pending initiatives.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Film Producer Pleads Guilty in Fraud Investment Scams

"The defendant used 21st-century technology to perpetrate an age-old fraud: lying to investors to steal their money and fund his own lavish lifestyle," U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said in a news release. "Felton's conviction should serve as a warning to anyone who seeks to capitalize on emerging technology to victimize others."
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Coinbase Legal Chief Blasts SEC for 'Enforcement-First' Crypto Crackdown

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal says the SEC is putting the cart before the horse when it brings enforcement actions before it clearly defines the crypto regulatory landscape.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Buchanan Ingersoll Sues Crypto Investor on Behalf of Blockchain R&D Company

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Cautious Opportunism': How Legal Pros Say Companies Are Approaching Uncertain Economy

"Different industries are experiencing what's going on slightly differently. I think there's a caution. There is a feeling of not knowing what is to come," said Axiom Senior Client Adviser Susan Jacobson, a former GC at Paylocity.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' Star Christine Quinn Expanding Crypto Platform to Miami With Husband Christian Dumontet

I caught up with Christine Quinn, star of Netflix's "Selling Sunset," who, with husband Christian Dumontet, is bringing crypto real estate platform RealOpen to Miami, which they view as a "crypto city."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ex-Coinbase Employee Indicted in Alleged Crypto Insider Trading Scheme, Manhattan Feds Say

Lawyers for the a former employee at the cryptocurrency platform said their client was innocent of all charges.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bitcoin Rallies to Trade Above $22K; Ether, Avalanche Advance

Traders are paying close attention to any indication that Bitcoin is firmly breaking out of its recent pattern of swinging between $19,000 and $22,000.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Is Losing the Race To Be a Home for DAOs

Although the state has not been a leader in attracting DAOs to incorporate or conduct activity within its borders, New York now has plenty of examples to study from if it desires to establish a welcoming environment for DAOs.
10 minute read

Legaltech News

How Does Compliance and Risk Assessment Factor Into Decentralized Finance Systems?

As firms prepare to weather the "crypto winter," it's critical to balance cost-savings strategies with the need to maintain regulatory compliance.
6 minute read

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