Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
Experts doubt it will work, given the traceability of blockchains and the risk of even tougher sanctions for Russia.
Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto
As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and...
Plaintiffs File New, Slimmed Down Complaint in Class Action Lawsuit Against Tether
The second amended complaint accuses Tether of manipulating the price of bitcoin and violating antitrust laws.
DAO-Specific Legislation Isn’t Needed Yet, English Legal Body Says
The Law Commission said decentralized autonomous organizations appear to fall under existing laws for the time being.
Ripple’s Big Court Win Nonetheless Muddied Waters on Whether XRP Is a Security Deserving Tougher Regulation
In a near-vacuum of yasal and regulatory clarity for crypto, district judges’ opinions on whether a given token is a security or not – which determines the level of...
California Judge Breaks With New York Counterpart, Sends Ripple Securities Lawsuit to Trial
U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton dismissed all four of the class action claims against Ripple but will allow one state law claim to proceed to trial.
Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says
Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.
U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year
Rep. Patrick McHenry – the chief GOP negotiator on crypto legislation – said future policy is now assured by a major bipartisan showing for his effort in the House...
Cahill Gordon & Reindel Beefs Up Crypto Practice, Adds 3 Crypto-Native Lawyers Including Lewis Cohen
Lewis Cohen will co-chair the firm’s digital assets and emerging technology practice alongside former SDNY prosecutor Samson Enzer.
U.S. Senators Question Justice Department’s Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
Senators from both parties, Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden, questioned the use of money-transmitter laws in cases such as those against Samouri Wallet and Tornado Cash.