Latest from Benjamin Schiller
No, the Stablecoin Bill Isn't Built for Billionaires
Elizabeth Warren claims that proposed stablecoin legislation gives Elon Musk a “clear runway” to control U.S. money and payments. It doesn't.
Stablecoins Are a Vital Innovation That Risk Being Crushed by Misguided Fear
Rather than embracing innovation, Senator Elizabeth Warren pursues legislation that would smother stablecoins in their infancy.
Why TikTok Should Be OnChain
The battle for control over digital identity has never been more urgent. As social media platforms grow into global powerhouses, the question of who owns and controls our online interactions is a fundamental issue of personal freedom. Nowhere is this debate more relevant than with TikTok, the social media giant at the center of political scrutiny, corporate battles, and the future of digital autonomy.
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Finalizes, Finally
Also: Starknet Settles to Bitcoin And Ethereum, Danny Ryan’s New Mission from Ethereum’s Engine Room to Wall Street, And Japanese Tech Giants Sony and LINE Join Forces
The SEC's Retreat From Crypto Enforcement May Invite More Private Lawsuits
Policy change at the regulator does not bind courts from analyzing the key question of whether certain crypto transactions are covered by federal securities laws. Private plaintiffs may take advantage, say Sydney Johnson and Calvin Koo, lawyers at Kobre & Kim.
Recent SEC Guidance On Memecoins Suggests Broader Policy Change
The guidance may foreshadow a reappraisal of the Howey Test, which the SEC has recently used in its attempts to regulate cryptocurrencies through litigation, say Jason Mendro, Matt Gregory and Nick Harper, attorneys at Gibson Dunn.
AI Agents Are the Web3 Users We’ve Been Waiting For
Crypto has sometimes struggled for real users. AI might finally provide them. Startups should get ready, says Jasper De Maere, Head of Research, Outlier Ventures.
How North Korea Launders Billions in Stolen Crypto
The Hermit Kingdom, which intelligence agencies say was behind the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, faces “offramping” challenges due to the size of its hauls.
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Gains Special Reserve Status
As industry leaders gathered for a White House Summit, the premier crypto emerged as a clear winner.
ADA, XRP, SOL Plunge as White House Backpedals on Trump's Crypto Reserve Plan
An official said Trump was "just giving five examples" of cryptocurrencies that could theoretically be in a crypto stockpile.
