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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.

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Former Deutsche Bank associate hit with criminal and civil charges over digital asset fraud
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12 April, 2023

Former Deutsche Bank associate hit with criminal and civil charges over digital asset fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice charged Rashawn Russell with wire fraud, while the CFTC filed a civil enforcement action against...
Kleiman v Wright: Ira Kleiman’s lawyers have set him up for disaster
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10 April, 2023

Kleiman v Wright: Ira Kleiman’s lawyers have set him up for disaster

After Kleiman v Wright trial in Florida, a jury awarded $143 million to W&K—only now it turns out that not...
Wright v Ver headed for trial in Antigua as Roger Ver chooses not to appeal
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6 April, 2023

Wright v Ver headed for trial in Antigua as Roger Ver chooses not to appeal

With Roger Ver's decision not to appeal that ruling, the case will head to a full trial to determine whether...
Arbitrum, Wintermute and more DeFi lies
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6 April, 2023

Arbitrum, Wintermute and more DeFi lies

Arbitrum's market maker, Wintermute, received $40 million of ARB from Arbitrum as part of the $1 billion allocation.
Judge rejects report that Roche Freedman Crypto Leaks videos were doctored
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31 March, 2023

Judge rejects report that Roche Freedman Crypto Leaks videos were doctored

A judge has denied an attempt by Kyle Roche to introduce an expert report which purports to cast doubt on...
IRS issues new tax guidance on NFTs: ‘Collectibles’ are taxable
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23 March, 2023

IRS issues new tax guidance on NFTs: ‘Collectibles’ are taxable

Under the proposed guidance, NFTs are covered by the tax law if they have been identified as a "collectible," which...

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