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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

Right to sue exchanges tested in Coinbase hidden fees case
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11 August, 2025

Right to sue exchanges tested in Coinbase hidden fees case

A judge ruled that traders suing Coinbase over hidden fees must enter arbitration, upholding the exchange’s user agreement and blocking...
CFTC seeks input on digital asset contract trading plan
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8 August, 2025

CFTC seeks input on digital asset contract trading plan

The CFTC seeks feedback on plans to let futures exchanges offer spot digital asset trading, aligning with White House recommendations...
Coinbase CEO lashes out at reaction to UK advertisement
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7 August, 2025

Coinbase CEO lashes out at reaction to UK advertisement

Brian Armstrong showed dissatisfaction with Coinbase’s latest advertising campaign, which he claims has been banned in the U.K. by ‘local...
White House sets scene for ‘crypto’ law in long-awaited report
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4 August, 2025

White House sets scene for ‘crypto’ law in long-awaited report

The White House releases a 166-page report on digital assets, outlining U.S. crypto strategy, regulations, and recommendations for future growth.
Legal loophole leaves Germany unable to prosecute ‘crypto’ theft
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1 August, 2025

Legal loophole leaves Germany unable to prosecute ‘crypto’ theft

German court rules digital asset theft not punishable due to legal loophole in the country's Criminal Code, highlighting issues in...
CLARITY Act passes House; US pushes for digital asset regulation
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25 July, 2025

CLARITY Act passes House; US pushes for digital asset regulation

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee released a draft for digital asset market structure legislation, building on the CLARITY Act.

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