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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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Wright v Granath: Parties argue over motion to dismiss Craig Wright libel case before trial
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25 February, 2022

Wright v Granath: Parties argue over motion to dismiss Craig Wright libel case before trial

Magnus Granath was asking that the court order summary judgment in his favor on the basis that Dr. Craig Wright...
DoJ appoints heavyweight digital asset prosecutor to lead new US ‘crypto’ team
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21 February, 2022

DoJ appoints heavyweight digital asset prosecutor to lead new US ‘crypto’ team

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) was formed in late 2021 as a part of a multi-fronted commitment by the...
Binance: Embattled exchange finds itself under more scrutiny in US—this time with SEC
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17 February, 2022

Binance: Embattled exchange finds itself under more scrutiny in US—this time with SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into Binance.US over its relationship with two trading firms said...
Judge calls COPA’s claimed legal costs excessive, reduces award by 33%
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11 February, 2022

Judge calls COPA’s claimed legal costs excessive, reduces award by 33%

The U.K. High Court has rejected a costs proposal by Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) with regard to rulings issued...
Meta joins COPA: If you aren’t with Craig Wright, you’re with Zuckerberg
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3 February, 2022

Meta joins COPA: If you aren’t with Craig Wright, you’re with Zuckerberg

The addition to COPA of one of this century’s most notorious villains in Mark Zuckerberg and Meta deserves consideration. Why...
Peter McCormack’s last chance to appeal rejected, trial to begin in May
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2 February, 2022

Peter McCormack’s last chance to appeal rejected, trial to begin in May

Peter McCormack will now have to face Dr. Wright’s defamation claim at trial in May on the limited basis that...

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