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In what appears to be a case of first impression, a federal district court recently held, in U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Ooki DAO, that a decentralized autonomous organization is a person subject to the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the CFTC. Read more in this Law360 article titled "What Legal Personhood For DAOs Means For Crypto Industry," written by Jeff Henderson and Doug Arend: https://buff.ly/47DAQhP. #GTPublishedArticle #Crypto #CryptoIndustry

What is going on in crypto disputes? What's happening with the Craig Wright case? And how are courts dealing with the unique legal challenges presented by digital assets? Two of our CMS UK crypto dispute lawyers  Vanessa Whitman and Rachel Harrison will go into the recent past and the future of crypto disputes over breakfast. Come join us! 9-10.30am At our CMS London office in Cannon Street Please register here: https://lnkd.in/etaS6bKb #crypto #cryptodisputes #disputes #law

It was great to have an opportunity to attend The Crypto in Disputes Forum today. Discussing different strategies in enforcing crypto assets and exploring novel issues in crypto insolvency proceedings never gets old! #CryptoinDispute #Crypto

Are you intrigued by the legal intricacies surrounding the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the renowned figure in the cryptocurrency world? We invite you to engage in a vibrant and informative discussion about this fascinating legal case and the strategies being employed. Discussion Highlights: 1-Judge's Ruling: Explore the recent ruling by Judge Lewis Kaplan, which restricts certain aspects of Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy. 2-"Advice-of-Counsel" Defense: Dive into the concept of the "advice-of-counsel" defense and its potential implications in the trial. 3-Attorney Involvement: Discuss the allegations of attorney involvement in critical decisions made by FTX and how it impact the case. 4-Transparency and Fairness: Share your opinions on the importance of transparency and fairness in legal proceedings and how they are being upheld in this trial. 5-Legal Expertise: Hear from legal experts and enthusiasts who can provide insights into the legal nuances of the case. Why Join the Discussion: 1-Gain a deeper understanding of the legal aspects of cryptocurrency-related trials. 2-Exchange perspectives and opinions with a diverse community of participants. 3-Stay informed about updates and developments in the case. How to Join: Click the link below to access our forum and start discussing the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried: Join the Discussion https://lnkd.in/g6XJ__qG Your insights and contributions will enrich our collective understanding of this intriguing legal case. Let's explore the complexities of the law together! #sam #Bankman-Fried #ftx

Ripple’s Legal Chief predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024 Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2024 and lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreeing on the need for crypto regulations. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ejRaXepe #virtualcoincap #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #blockchain #ethereum #ripple #money #trading #bitcoinmining #cryptocurrencies #bitcoinnews #cryptotrading #bitcoins #investment #investing #entrepreneur #cryptonews #invest #business #eth #bitcointrading #litecoin #trader #bitcoinprice #investor

Thank you so much Independent Reserve and Lee Eaton for inviting me to join the podcast with Harrison Dell. It was a great conversation and so much fun! With all the recent developments across: ⚖️federal court judgments, 🔦AML/CTF Act proposals, 🪙further research on stable coins/ CBDC/ 💰new payment mechanisms both Australia and internationally the legal framework around digital assets, payments and fintech more broadly is an incredibly exciting area. #digitalassets #tokenisation #payments #blockchain #fintech #CBDC #stablecoin #AML/CTF

Navigating the Legal Landscape Dive into the complexities of crypto regulations, understanding the legal side of the digital currency world! ⚖️🌐 #CryptoRegulations #LegalCrypto #BlockchainLaw

The Crypto in Disputes Forum - 3rd Annual | 25 June 2024 | One Whitehall Place, London Join Andrew Bowden-Brown, Carmel King, Philippe Kuhn and Flavia Kenyon at One Whitehall Place, London on the 25th of June, as they lead the session ‘Assessing the Obstacles to Recovering Digital Assets, Tracing, Bringing Claims and Pursuing Them'. Take advantage of the early-bird rate and save £200 - https://lnkd.in/eEW7uZFh #CryptoInDisputes #Arbitration #HNWDivorce #Crypto #TL4 Peter Miles, Owen Dilworth, Ben Sullivan, Brown Rudnick LLP

As a crypto trading lawyer, here are my key takeaways on the recent CFTC vs. Binance feud.

A recent research paper on SSRN by legal scholars scrutinizes the ethical quandaries and potential conflicts of interest surrounding Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s involvement in FTX’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. https://lnkd.in/en6WsMEU #chapter11 #bitcoin