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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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New Framework for International Digital Asset regulations prioritizes US leadership
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12 July, 2022

New Framework for International Digital Asset regulations prioritizes US leadership

The U.S. Treasury has delivered the new framework to President Joe Biden this week. It sets out a multi-agency approach...
NFTs to be included in EU’s new digital asset and money laundering laws
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7 July, 2022

NFTs to be included in EU’s new digital asset and money laundering laws

On July 4, members of the European Parliament proposed new amendments to the EU's anti-money laundering legislation which would bring...
COPA delays Craig Wright Bitcoin white paper trial until 2024
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7 July, 2022

COPA delays Craig Wright Bitcoin white paper trial until 2024

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) has requested a new procedural judge in its ongoing lawsuit against Dr. Craig Wright...
Dedicated EU AML authority to have supervisory powers over high-risk digital asset service providers
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1 July, 2022

Dedicated EU AML authority to have supervisory powers over high-risk digital asset service providers

The establishment of a comprehensive AML/CFT authority in the EU has been telegraphed by European political leaders for some time...
‘Rules of the road’ for digital asset industry must be established, US House subcommittee says
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28 June, 2022

‘Rules of the road’ for digital asset industry must be established, US House subcommittee says

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Subcommittee held a hearing on the future of digital asset...
SEC investigation of Do Kwon and Terraform Labs to proceed as court affirms subpoenas
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10 June, 2022

SEC investigation of Do Kwon and Terraform Labs to proceed as court affirms subpoenas

Do Kwon and his company, Terraform Labs, must comply with subpoenas served by the U.S. securities regulator in their investigation...

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