NFT intellectual property law disputes increased 200% in 2023 on Ethereum platform
NFT sales reached $24.9 billion in 2021. Ethereum and OpenSea dominate the market, while intellectual property disputes increase with artists and creators.
Wintermute advises SEC on tokenized securities as Coinbase and Kraken file license applications in 2023
Wintermute advised the SEC on tokenized securities as Coinbase and Kraken applied for licenses, with 15% of crypto firms seeking regulatory approval in 2023.
India, US, Pakistan lead 2025 crypto adoption index with 35% global growth
India, US, and Pakistan lead Chainalysis 2025 crypto adoption index with 35% global growth, driven by remittances and regulatory clarity.
Russia’s cash controls cut crypto trading volumes by 15% in 2024 amid tightened financial policies.
Russia’s cash controls impact crypto traders, with Bitcoin and Ethereum volumes dropping 15% as Moscow tightens financial regulations amid sanctions.
Polymarket resumes US operations under CFTC settlement with $1.8 million penalty in 2024
Polymarket received CFTC approval to resume US operations, allowing prediction markets on events like Bitcoin prices and election outcomes with $1 million settlement.
SEC and CFTC launch 2024 joint crypto initiative with 50 enforcement actions
The SEC and CFTC launched a joint crypto initiative in 2024, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum, with 50 enforcement actions planned.
US Federal Reserve hosts payments innovation conference on crypto and AI in 2023
The US Federal Reserve hosts a payments innovation conference on crypto and AI, featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 50+ speakers discussing regulatory frameworks.
XRP community influenced SEC lawsuit outcome, Ripple secured partial victory in July 2023 ruling
John Deaton credits XRP community for influencing SEC lawsuit outcome, with Ripple’s XRP token rising 15% post-ruling and Coinbase relisting.
SEC Chair endorses CFTC oversight for spot crypto trading with 2023 policy support
SEC Chair Gensler supports CFTC-regulated spot crypto trading, citing 2023 Bitcoin ETF approvals and market freedom for assets like BTC and ETH.
SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, attracting $4.6 billion in initial inflows
SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC, with $4.6 billion in inflows on the first trading day.
