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A Tale of 2 SEC Commissioners

While SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has proven constructive and shown a willingness to improve regulatory shortcomings, Chairman Gary Gensler has been anything but.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Verdict: The Crypto Industry Reacts

Long-time watchers of the crypto space are mostly positive on what SBF’s conviction means for the future. But long-time critics in Congress are readying to crack down further on the industry.

Prosecutors outside the courthouse where Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on Nov. 2, 2023. (Nik De/CoinDesk)

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Who Won and Lost Most in Sam Bankman-Fried's Criminal Scheme?

The trial verdict is an indictment of regulators and the VC industry. But the U.S. justice system and, yes, journalists, proved their worth more than ever.

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The Other FTX Case

Most of the charges facing SBF won’t ever be relevant to most crypto companies. But charges the government cannot pursue today could be, say Andrew C. Adams and Kane Smith, at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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If PayPal's Stablecoin Is a Security, Anything Could Be

Former BUSD manager Austin Campbell said the SEC’s subpoena over PYUSD beggars reason.

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Crypto for Advisors: Opinion: Direct Crypto Ownership Is Best

In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn why direct ownership of crypto may be in the best interest of the client.

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Want Crypto Adoption? Give Consumers What They Really Want

It’s time to accept consumers for who they really are, and give them what they really want, which is money, status and functionality, says Magalena Kala.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Demonstrates Ineffective Altruism at Its Worst

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

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SBF vs. ETF: Get Rich Quick vs. Get Rich Slowly

The FTX founder was never a man of crypto and the industry is moving on without him, says Laura Shin.

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It’s Time for Web3 Games to Embrace Play AND Earn

Web3 games shouldn't try to replace traditional gaming with decentralized gaming, but instead create crypto-powered alternatives gamers actually want to play, Web3 marketing expert Kelsey McGuire writes.

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