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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

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...
US prosecutors seek 12-month probation for BitMEX employee
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17 November, 2022

US prosecutors seek 12-month probation for BitMEX employee

Former BitMEX worker Greg Dwyer was slapped with a 12-month probation for failing to set up an AML program in...
SEC v Ripple: court grants permission for amicus curiae submissions
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16 November, 2022

SEC v Ripple: court grants permission for amicus curiae submissions

A total of 16 companies, made up mostly of 'crypto' interest groups, have filed an amicus curiae in the SEC...
Ripple publishes ‘regulatory white paper’ amid industry meltdown
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16 November, 2022

Ripple publishes ‘regulatory white paper’ amid industry meltdown

Ripple recommends that British lawmakers set up an overarching regulatory framework, increase its regulatory resources, and commit to public education...
What’s the beef between Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried?
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12 November, 2022

What’s the beef between Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried?

Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao have been exchanging blows for months, to the point that when announcing the liquidation, Zhao...

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