crypto regulation
Legal Expert on Future of Crypto Regulation
Lawyers have filed 58 securities class actions against crypto companies since 2016, according to a report from Cornerstone Research and Stanford Law School. Morrison Cohen LLP Partner Jason P. Gottlieb explains why this is "not at all" surprising and what this reveals about the state of crypto litigation.
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 misappropriating customer funds or violating state securities laws. “The Hash” discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
CFTC Served Ooki DAO Papers via Online Discussion Forum
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) used an online discussion forum to serve a lawsuit against members of Ooki DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that operates a protocol offering allegedly illegal, off-exchange tokenized margin trading and lending services. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Gemini Exec: We Like ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation
Crypto exchange Gemini is partnering with robo-advisor Betterment, to bring diversified crypto portfolios to investors. Gemini Chief Strategy Officer Marshall Beard discusses the partnership, along with his views on the future of crypto regulation.
California, New York Join 6 States Ordering Nexo to Halt Yield Product
California, New York and six other states are suing cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo for allegedly offering unregistered securities in the form of accounts that pay interest for cryptocurrency deposits, the states said in statements on Monday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the developments.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoed 'BitLicense' Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have created a licensing regime for anyone hoping to facilitate crypto transactions, likening it to how money transmissions are currently overseen by the Money Transmission Act. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down what this means for crypto regulation.
CFTC Fines Blockchain Protocol bZeroX $250K, Files Civil Action Against Successor DAO
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has penalized blockchain software protocol bZeroX and its founders $250,000 for offering illegal, off-exchange trading of digital assets. The CFTC has simultaneously filed a civil enforcement action charging Ooki DAO, the successor to bZeroX. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the charges against bZeroX.
‘Last Bipartisan Issue’ in Washington Is Crypto: Coinbase Exec
Crypto exchange Coinbase launched an app to track U.S. politicians’ crypto friendliness and help top candidates solicit donations from the crypto community. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses the state of U.S. crypto policy and the need for regulatory clarity.
Republican Lawmakers File Amicus Brief to Back Custodia Bank in Legal Battle With the Fed
Seven U.S. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), have submitted an amicus brief in support of Custodia Bank in its ongoing legal battle to get a master account at the Federal Reserve. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
EU Finalizes Legal Text for Crypto Regulations Under MiCA
The European Union has finalized the full text of its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. A leaked draft verified by CoinDesk urges EU enforcers to take a “substance over form” approach to the law. “The Hash” panel discusses the key provisions that could apply to some assets categorized as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
