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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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Kraken’s $362,000 sanctions settlement spells trouble for Binance
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30 November, 2022

Kraken’s $362,000 sanctions settlement spells trouble for Binance

The settlement relates to 826 transactions worth $1,680,577.10 which were processed by Kraken on behalf of individuals located in Iran,...
Cøbra cannot challenge Craig Wright’s entitlement to costs without revealing his identity, judge rules
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25 November, 2022

Cøbra cannot challenge Craig Wright’s entitlement to costs without revealing his identity, judge rules

An English court has barred Cøbra from making arguments on costs in Dr. Craig Wright’s copyright claim against him unless...
Bank of England deputy governor takes aim at FTX, code-is-law myths and so-called DeFi
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22 November, 2022

Bank of England deputy governor takes aim at FTX, code-is-law myths and so-called DeFi

While exploring the digital pound, BoE deputy governor John Cunliffe said the recent FTX collapse highlighted the need for financial...
Granath v Wright: Craig Wright appeals verdict in Norway defamation trial
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21 November, 2022

Granath v Wright: Craig Wright appeals verdict in Norway defamation trial

Dr. Craig Wright is appealing last month’s Granath v Wright verdict, according to a statement released by Schjødt, the firm...
FTX’s new CEO John Ray reveals the extent of Sam Bankman-Fried’s malfeasance
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18 November, 2022

FTX’s new CEO John Ray reveals the extent of Sam Bankman-Fried’s malfeasance

John Ray, who was appointed after Sam Bankman-Fried resigned in disgrace last week, submitted a sworn statement ostensibly to take...
In wake of FTX collapse, New York financial regulator wants its digital asset licensing regime adopted nationally
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17 November, 2022

In wake of FTX collapse, New York financial regulator wants its digital asset licensing regime adopted nationally

NYSDFS' Harris claims that New York's regulatory initiatives on digital assets and related products proved to be effective in safeguarding...

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