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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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DOJ seizes another $3.36 billion worth of Silk Road BTC
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8 November, 2022

DOJ seizes another $3.36 billion worth of Silk Road BTC

Darknet fraudster James Zhong could face 20 years in prison for stealing more than 50,000 BTC tied to the Silk...
Swiss financial regulator to keep threshold for KYC on digital asset transactions
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4 November, 2022

Swiss financial regulator to keep threshold for KYC on digital asset transactions

Beginning January 2023, wallet providers and digital asset exchanges in Switzerland will be mandated to follow the new KYC regulations,...
CFTC action against Ooki DAO invites intense industry debate
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4 November, 2022

CFTC action against Ooki DAO invites intense industry debate

The CFTC has again caused a commotion after taking enforcement action against Ooki DAO, leading to an intense debate on...
Class action defendant wants case thrown out over Roche Freedman leaks
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26 October, 2022

Class action defendant wants case thrown out over Roche Freedman leaks

Nexo argues that the class action lawsuit filed against it by customer Junhan Jeong should be dismissed as its legal...
UK’s new digital asset regime: No digital asset promotion without a license
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25 October, 2022

UK’s new digital asset regime: No digital asset promotion without a license

The Bill, with its latest amendments, is set to be debated on the floor of the House of Commons soon...
Kyle Roche fired as Roche Freedman forced to rebuild
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24 October, 2022

Kyle Roche fired as Roche Freedman forced to rebuild

The move comes as the firm continues to face pressure after leaked videos showed Roche bragging about abusing the legal...

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