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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

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...
Landmark coin recovery settlement set to usher in a new era for digital assets
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10 June, 2022

Landmark coin recovery settlement set to usher in a new era for digital assets

The suit arises from a hack on Dr. Craig Wright’s home network in 2020 which saw the keys to a...
Sweeping US ‘crypto’ bill elevates CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets
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8 June, 2022

Sweeping US ‘crypto’ bill elevates CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets

The Responsible Financial Innovation Act is designed to improve flexibility, innovation, transparency and consumer protections with regard to digital assets.
Magnus Granath ordered to pay Craig Wright £93,000 in legal costs
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29 May, 2022

Magnus Granath ordered to pay Craig Wright £93,000 in legal costs

Magnus ‘Holdonaut’ Granath has been ordered to make an interim payment of £93,000 (plus VAT) to Dr. Craig Wright with...

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