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Coming from a legal and consulting background, Jordan has been reporting on the legal & regulatory landscape in the digital asset industry since 2020. He is focused on the emergence of digital asset legislation around the world, the nascent legal issues posed by digital assets and digital asset-linked crime.

Article by Jordan Atkins

Bessent warns on China, criticizes US firms resisting rules
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12 February, 2026

Bessent warns on China, criticizes US firms resisting rules

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of China's potential challenge to U.S. financial leadership amid debates on digital asset regulation.
Cayman Islands set to embrace tokenized investment funds
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12 February, 2026

Cayman Islands set to embrace tokenized investment funds

The Cayman Islands proposed changes to investment fund laws that would reshape how tokenized funds are regulated in the world’s...
Coinbase barred from sports betting amid Nevada regulatory battle
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11 February, 2026

Coinbase barred from sports betting amid Nevada regulatory battle

A Nevada judge denies Coinbase's emergency request to continue offering "event contracts," halting operations amid a state gaming lawsuit.
Canada regulator shores up digital asset custody rules
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9 February, 2026

Canada regulator shores up digital asset custody rules

Canada’s investment regulator CIRO unveils interim custody rules for crypto, setting new expectations for dealers and brokers handling digital assets.
Coinbase sued by Nevada gambling regulator over sports wagering
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5 February, 2026

Coinbase sued by Nevada gambling regulator over sports wagering

Coinbase faces legal action from the Nevada Gaming Control Board for allegedly offering unlicensed sports-event contracts and percentage games.
2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison
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30 December, 2025

2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison

In 2025, tighter digital asset regulations made compliance crucial, while the tech behind them increasingly helps businesses meet requirements.

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