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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: BitMEX faces another RICO suit
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18 November, 2020

Crypto Crime Cartel: BitMEX faces another RICO suit

The latest lawsuit claims that in launching BitMEX, the defendants intentionally sidestepped mandatory financial controls and refused to implement any...
Kleiman v Wright: Which experts will be allowed at trial?
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17 November, 2020

Kleiman v Wright: Which experts will be allowed at trial?

The court in Kleiman v Wright has ruled on a series of pre-trial motions as to whether or not certain...
Crypto Crime Cartel: Greg Maxwell—the Bitcoin vandal
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17 November, 2020

Crypto Crime Cartel: Greg Maxwell—the Bitcoin vandal

Gregory Maxwell is yet another well-known name within the digital asset community who is selling out Bitcoin for his own...
Canada authorities flex power over digital asset-backed tax evasion
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10 November, 2020

Canada authorities flex power over digital asset-backed tax evasion

The Canadian Revenue Agency has asked Toronto-based coin exchange Coinsquare for the identity of every one of its clients.
Crypto Crime Cartel: Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift and the Anarchists
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9 November, 2020

Crypto Crime Cartel: Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift and the Anarchists

There is a rising wave of indictments and litigation finally bringing these exchanges—and their employees—to justice.
BCH vs ABC battle decided by more BCH manipulation
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5 November, 2020

BCH vs ABC battle decided by more BCH manipulation

The wheels of the Roger Ver-led PR machine continue to turn as Coinbase announced it will be supporting BCH in...

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