Crypto recaps
Issue 58 – Threats to the stability and integrity of Ethereum
The Justice Department worries about the stability of Ethereum, DCG tries to bilk their subsidiary's creditors, and Biden threatens a crypto veto.
Molly White is a researcher, software engineer, and prominent critic of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based projects.
Crypto recaps
The Justice Department worries about the stability of Ethereum, DCG tries to bilk their subsidiary's creditors, and Biden threatens a crypto veto.
Crypto recaps
Changpeng Zhao's sentencing, FOIA requests reveal past FBI investigations into Coinbase, and the SEC is on a Wells notice bender.
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Many yearn for the “good old days” of the web. We could have those good old days back — or something even better — and if anything, it would be easier now than it ever was.
Crypto recaps
The Binance CEO's sentencing draws near, and prosecutors have been busy chasing down other crypto criminals. Also, lawmakers take another stab at stablecoin regulation.
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AI can be kind of useful, but I'm not sure that a "kind of useful" tool justifies the harm.
Crypto recaps
The bitcoin "halving" looms, and that may not be as good news as coiners hope. Also, Terra committed fraud and Uniswap got a Wells notice.
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An interview with Ryder Ripps, a defendant in the Yuga Labs v. Ripps case about Bored Ape Yacht Club trademark infringement and racism.
Crypto recaps
Crypto-related litigation is in full swing, as the Terra civil fraud trial has kicked off and two other cases against crypto companies have survived motions to dismiss.
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"The judgment has to adequately reflect the seriousness of the crime, and this was a very serious crime."
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Sam Bankman-Fried maintains that his crimes were victimless and resulted in zero losses, and therefore warrant only six years of imprisonment. Prosecutors argue that 40–50 years are justified.
Crypto recaps
Euphoria has risen along with crypto prices, but nothing has changed from the last bubble.
Crypto recaps
Bitcoin prices are spiking. Are we in for another round of crypto mania? Also, Sam Bankman-Fried doesn't want to go to jail for 100 years.
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What will we do if Wikipedia falls to the type of AI-generated garbage that seems to be proliferating on the web? The number one thing you can do is learn to edit, and I will walk you through how to get started in only 30 minutes.
Crypto recaps
It's been a quiet few weeks in the world of crypto disasters... too quiet.
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"Ownership" means ten different things to ten different people. Let's talk about what we actually want.
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Prominent crypto venture capitalist Chris Dixon provides an unconvincing bible for blockchain solutionists.