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Economic Unreality: What SEC ICO Precedents Mean for Ripple
The history and future of crypto securities law told in four acts: Kik, Telegram, Library and Ripple.
The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations
The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Crypto Regulation Progress Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage’: Law Professor
Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.
Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
SEC Could Use BlockFi as Object Lesson for Clear Crypto Regulation, Says Ex-SEC Official
Howard Fischer discusses why the SEC is more concerned with setting standards than getting the $30 million owed by the failed lender.
A Central Bank for Crypto?
"If there was a central bank for crypto, which seems to be what Binance is trying to create ... we wouldn't see the scope of problems that we're seeing today," says Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner and former SEC senior trial counsel. He points out the irony of crypto's call for regulation amid ongoing contagion and bankruptcy hearings.
SEC Concerned About What BlockFi Settlement Represents to Investors: Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel
Crypto lender BlockFi owes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) $30 million stemming from a prior settlement on allegations it violated securities law through its interest account offering. Moses Singer LLP Partner and Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel Howard Fischer discusses what this means for the SEC.
Former SEC Counsel on BlockFi's Bankruptcy Filing
Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, discusses the legal considerations of crypto lender BlockFi filing for bankruptcy as it owes $30 million to the SEC and has $355 million in crypto frozen on FTX.
BlockFi Most Likely to Pay SEC First, Crypto Lawyer Says
Sasha Hodder said retail customers probably won't get their money back from the bankrupt crypto lender.
CFTC Commissioner on Crypto Regulation: The Path Forward Is Joint Rule-Making With SEC
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger discusses a collaborative "path forward" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for crypto regulation, following the bankruptcy filing of crypto lender BlockFi amid the ongoing FTX fallout. "We're adults, we're professionals. We can sit in a room and figure out how to clarify who has jurisdiction where."
