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That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case

The implications of the CFTC’s lawsuit against Binance extend well beyond any civil action.

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance

Paul Grewal added that despite its own issues with U.S. regulators, Coinbase is "not going anywhere" right now.

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How Could CFTC Complaint Against Binance Impact U.S. Users?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement, Bernstein analysts predict. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, weighs in on how Binance.US customers could be affected.

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XRP Climbs for a Second Day

XRP tokens jumped for a second straight day, adding as much as 11% in the past 24 hours. They were buoyed by speculation that the classification of bitcoin and ether (ETH) as commodities in the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) suit against Binance might mean XRP tokens are classified as commodities as well. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman discusses the recent surge and why DeFi protocols could provide investors with "downside protections."

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Sam Bankman-Fried Facing Charge of Allegedly Bribing Chinese Officials

U.S. prosecutors unveiled a new indictment against FTX crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried Tuesday, adding a bribery charge to the 12 other charges he already faces. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry Partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, discusses his reaction and the wider implications for the crypto industry.

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Binance’s On-Chain Portfolio Stands at $64B, Nansen Data Shows

Data from blockchain analytics firm Nansen shows that Binance’s on-chain portfolio currently stands at $64 billion. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry Partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, shares his thoughts on the CFTC lawsuit against Binance and the state of the broader U.S. crypto regulatory landscape as CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam reiterated Tuesday at a congressional hearing that he believes ether is a commodity, contrary to what the SEC has said. Plus, his thoughts on Sam Bankman-Fried facing a new U.S. indictment.

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The Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) are beginning to look like general partnerships in the eyes of U.S. courts.

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Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the heightened regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance and the exchange's CEO Changpeng Zhao. Plus, Grewal shares his insights on Coinbase receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC and his outlook on the future of crypto regulation.

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