Category: Law of the Chain
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Attorney for Changpeng Zhao criticizes media reports about Trump pardon narrative
The attorney’s statement highlights media narratives impacting public perception of crypto figures, underscoring the industry’s ongoing struggle with regulatory and political scrutiny.
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Former Coinbase Lawyer Runs for New York Attorney General Position
The former Coinbase lawyer’s campaign for New York Attorney General centers on influencing state-level cryptocurrency regulation and policy, a key jurisdiction for the industry.
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Market expert says investors will no longer be able to buy XRP directly
The expert’s statement highlights potential regulatory or exchange-driven restrictions impacting XRP accessibility, reflecting ongoing legal pressures and market fragmentation for digital assets.
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Crypto Industry Hosts Private Dinner for Lawmakers in Tax Policy Push
The crypto industry is engaging directly with lawmakers to influence tax policy, highlighting a strategic push for regulatory clarity and favorable treatment in the financial system.
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Brazilian Government Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances as Foreign Currency
Brazil’s government is considering taxing stablecoin remittances as foreign currency flows, which could impact cross-border payments and digital asset regulation in the country.
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Former Coinbase Lawyer Runs for New York Attorney General as BlackRock Leads Bitcoin Outflows
The candidacy of a former Coinbase lawyer for New York Attorney General coincides with BlackRock’s reported Bitcoin outflows, highlighting regulatory and institutional pressures on the crypto market.
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U.S. Investigates Chinese Bitmain Mining Rigs for Security Concerns
The U.S. investigation into Bitmain mining hardware highlights escalating national security concerns over foreign-made technology within critical cryptocurrency infrastructure.
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Samourai Wallet co-founder receives four-year prison sentence
The sentencing of a Samourai Wallet co-founder underscores the intensifying regulatory crackdown on privacy-focused cryptocurrency tools and their developers for alleged money laundering facilitation.
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Former Coinbase Lawyer Announces Run for New York Attorney General Citing Crypto Policy
The former Coinbase lawyer’s campaign for New York Attorney General highlights the growing political influence of crypto industry figures seeking to shape regulatory policy from within government.
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Bitmain Under US Security Scrutiny Over Bitcoin Mining Hardware
The scrutiny highlights ongoing US national security concerns regarding foreign technology in critical infrastructure, specifically within the cryptocurrency mining sector.