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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

Crypto Crime Cartel: The many lawsuits against BitMEX
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27 May, 2021

Crypto Crime Cartel: The many lawsuits against BitMEX

BitMEX and its founders are facing a growing wave of legal action over what prosecutors and plaintiffs call a wholesale...
Canada regulator: Poloniex is non-compliant
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27 May, 2021

Canada regulator: Poloniex is non-compliant

Seychelles-based Poloniex is accused of trading securities without registering with the Canadian Securities Administrators as required by the Ontario Securities...
Cøbra misses deadline to respond to Craig Wright’s IP lawsuit
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19 May, 2021

Cøbra misses deadline to respond to Craig Wright’s IP lawsuit

The deadline for Cøbra to respond to Dr. Craig Wright’s white paper lawsuit has officially passed, with Cøbra apparently deciding...
Tether reaches new lows in quest to avoid being audited
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19 May, 2021

Tether reaches new lows in quest to avoid being audited

Never forget that Tether used to tell you that it was 100% backed by U.S. currency, and it was only...
Binance under investigation by IRS and DoJ
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14 May, 2021

Binance under investigation by IRS and DoJ

Binance is under investigation by the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), according to a report...
BitMEX founders hit with yet another RICO suit; criminal trial set for March 2022
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14 May, 2021

BitMEX founders hit with yet another RICO suit; criminal trial set for March 2022

BitMEX and its trio of founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed are facing yet another RICO lawsuit in...

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