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Coinbase to Pause Staking in California, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin
The SEC filed a lawsuit last month against the crypto exchange alleging that its retail staking service constitute securities.

Could the Ripple Ruling Spell the End of Regulation by Enforcement?
A long-awaited district judge’s ruling that some XRP token sales were not investment contracts will likely eventually lead to a bipartisan regulatory framework that is more favorable to the pro-crypto crowd in Congress, writes John Rizzo.

Ripple's Legal Win Means It's Time for Crypto to Stand Up to the SEC
The company's partial victory in court is a watershed moment for the crypto regulatory fight, ConsenSys Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes argues.

What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC
Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said.

How the Ripple Labs Ruling Could Shape Future U.S. Crypto Regulation
Ripple Labs won a partial victory in its legal battle against the SEC after a U.S. federal court ruled yesterday that the sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest developments and the implications for crypto regulatory clarity in the U.S.

Legal Experts Weigh in on Ripple's Partial Victory in SEC Court Fight Over XRP
Ripple scored a partial win in its fight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a court ruling that brought a little bit of regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Counsel Michael Selig along with INX advisor and former SEC attorney Alex Damsker share their respective insights into the legal judgement. Plus, their thoughts on bail for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky being set at $40 million by a judge after he was arrested Thursday on charges of fraud.

How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate
The arrest of the bankrupt crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector.

XRP Ruling a ‘Landmark’ Judgment, Weakens SEC's Stance Against Crypto: Bernstein
The court’s decision weakens the SEC’s stance that the securities law is clear and no separate clarity is required for digital assets, the report said.

Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto
Rep. Torres (D-N.Y.) addressed one letter to the SEC's Inspector General Deborah Jeffrey and another to the Government Accountability Office's Comptroller General Gene Dodaro.

Why Did Celsius Go Up in Flames? Alex Mashinsky Built Celsius a House of Cards
The bankrupt crypto lender misled the public from the beginning, several federal agencies allege in new lawsuits.

