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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

MiCA passes final European Union vote
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21 April, 2023

MiCA passes final European Union vote

The European Union is bracing for a host of regulations focusing on safeguarding consumers and protecting the region's financial stability...
SEC and Ripple face off over fair notice defense
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17 April, 2023

SEC and Ripple face off over fair notice defense

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple have exchanged filings over one of Ripple’s most prominent defenses against accusations...
Ethereum developers are fiduciaries too
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17 April, 2023

Ethereum developers are fiduciaries too

What distinguishes a ‘core developer’ from anyone interested in the project? The answer is control and authority: core devs have...
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...

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