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Daily Business Review

New Crypto Oversight Legislation Arrives as Industry Shakes

This year, crypto investors have seen prices plunge and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing overnight, and some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'This Is Not Insider Trading:' Defense Team for Ex-Coinbase Manager Previews Dismissal Bid in Crypto Prosecution

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York has described as the first cryptocurrency insider trading tipping scheme.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

U.S. Policymakers Examine the Role of Blockchain Technology in Energy Transitions

U.S. federal and state policymakers are increasingly focused on the role of blockchain and distributed ledger technology in ongoing efforts to combat climate change and to facilitate the transition from carbon-based fossil fuels.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Very Telling': South Florida Developers Are Noticing Big Changes in Residents' Needs

Harvey Hernandez, co-founder and CEO of Newgard Development Group, said none of his buyers at LOFTY Brickell have opted out of furnished units.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Skadden Beefs Up Financial Services Regs Offering With FinCEN Compliance Head

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is continuing to build out its roster of government attorneys, adding a top enforcement official from the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as a partner in Washington.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

New SPACs, Fewer COVID Suits and Less M&A Litigation: Here's What's Ahead in Securities Class Actions

Cornerstone Research released their findings showing the priority and influence of private sector attorneys and governmental securities regulators on long-term trends.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Opendoor Hires Away Legal Chief From Winklevoss Twins' Crypto Firm Gemini

Sydney Schaub, who kicked off her in-house legal career at Google, will lead a team of more than 24 legal professionals at Opendoor, which aims to disrupt the $2.3 trillion U.S. residential real estate market.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Fascinating, Billion-Dollar Issues Emerging as the Crypto and Bankruptcy Worlds Collide

"Do your research and stay informed of developing cases, enforcement actions and regulation," said Michael Dunn, who's president of the Bankruptcy Bar of the Southern District of Florida.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Cryptojacking' Attacks on Financial Firms Surged in First Half

As more finance firms move their applications to cloud-based systems, hackers are distributing malware across corporate servers and other devices, or hijacking Wi-Fi networks to gain access.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Coinbase Faces SEC Probe on Crypto Listings; Shares Tumble

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has homed in on trading platforms and argued that they should do more to protect retail investors.
4 minute read

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