Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz take a closer look at the CyberKongz legal team’s response to the SEC’s claims about unregistered securities and broker-dealer violations. They explain why CyberKongsz’ NFTs and banana tokens don’t qualify as securities under the Howey Test, emphasizing the project’s strong community focus. They also dive into the SEC’s controversial enforcement tactics, their impact on innovation, and other hot topics like crypto wallet security and AI token liability.

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Moish and Kyle sit down with Gabriel Shapiro, CEO and founder of MetaLeX and former General Counsel of Delphi Labs, to explore the intricacies of structuring DAOs within current legal frameworks. Shapiro delves into the importance of robust legal documentation, highlights the advantages of hybrid models like DUNA, and discusses the need to balance automation with legal protections. Together, they examine how to build resilient, decentralized systems that can adapt to an evolving regulatory environment.

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Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz discuss a recent case where Samuels filed a lawsuit against Lido DAO, accusing its staking services of being an unregistered securities offering, and the court's decision to deny motions to dismiss, illustrating the broader implications for DAOs formed without formal legal structures. Further discussion covers a Texas court invalidating the SEC's "dealer rule," the approval of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, fake Enron, and Coinbase and Pump.fun updates.

The episode closes with an in-depth discussion of recent SEC enforcement actions targeting Cyberkongz, a prominent blockchain gaming project. Cyberkongz recently tweeted about receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC, which implies potential legal action over their use of tokens without registering them as securities. Moish and Kyle also speculate on the potential increase in Wells notices and lawsuits before the current administration ends and debate how the incoming administration might handle these cases.

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In this episode of Block and Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz are joined by Professor Ed Lee from Santa Clara Law to discuss the intersection of legal issues with NFTs and intellectual property (IP) in the web3 world. They explore how existing laws can regulate fraud within the NFT sector, the implications of NFTs on creators' rights, and the challenges AI-generated works face regarding copyright protection. The conversation also considers the future regulatory landscape and practical solutions for protecting creators in the evolving digital asset market.
 
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Check out more from Professor Ed Lee:

• Santa Clara Law 
• Creators Take Control 
• Chat GPT is Eating the World 
• NFTs as Decentralized Intellectual Property 
• Copyright Re-Alignment: The Growth of New Works Outside the Copyright System 
• The Original Public Meaning of Investment Contract 
  
  

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz recap their insightful interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, and discuss the political influence of the crypto industry following the 2024 U.S. presidential election. They explore the idea of Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset, emphasizing the importance of clear regulatory frameworks to foster innovation. The episode also delves into significant developments in the crypto world, including Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, Immutable's Wells Notice from the SEC, Michael Saylor, Polymarket, and more.

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Welcome to Block and Order Season 2! In today's episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz sit down for an incredible discussion with a very important special guest... SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce! 

Commissioner Peirce joins us to discuss the regulatory challenges surrounding NFTs and crypto, the potential of stablecoins, and the importance of open communication with the SEC for clearer guidance. The conversation highlights the need for a balanced regulatory approach to foster innovation while protecting investors and suggests the valuable lessons the US could learn from international frameworks.

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In this episode of "Block and Order," hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz delve into El Salvador’s experiment of adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender and the ongoing legal battles involving the SEC and cryptocurrency companies. They also touch upon the controversial tactics used by regulatory bodies like the FBI in investigating crypto crimes and speculate on the future of cryptocurrency regulation amid shifting U.S. political landscapes.

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Block & Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the shutdown of Friend.tech, the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, and an intriguing case of music streaming fraud using AI. They also discuss various SEC actions including charging Plutus Lending (Abra) with unregistered crypto offers and sales as well as OpenSea's market share drop and the SEC's surprising timing for a Wells Notice. It's a rollercoaster of insights and debates you won't want to miss!

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Today we're diving into the intricate world of cryptocurrency tax with our guest, tax expert Matthew Foreman, Partner and co-chair of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman's Taxation Practice Group. We explore challenges and solutions for handling large volumes of crypto transactions, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping to avoid IRS scrutiny. Our conversation covers the intricacies of wash trading and its implications in the crypto market, the tax treatment of crypto as property, and the pressing need for comprehensive regulation from Congress. We also discuss the logistical challenges of tracking numerous trades and the potential impact of new legislation on the crypto space.

Together, we’ll delve into real-world tax implications on cryptocurrency regulation. Like and subscribe to stay informed about the latest in web3 and crypto tax compliance!

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This week, Block and Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz were joined by special guests Jonathan Mann and Brian Frye to discuss suing the SEC and the SEC's expanding role in regulating the NFT and art markets. We also cover Celsius clawbacks, Binance's Proof-of-KYC token, Elon Musk's humanoid robots, the recent tech outage caused by CrowdStrike, and more. Plus, catch key insights from Bitcoin Nashville 2024!

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