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Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies happening in the world of Blockchain. In this episode the guys discuss the current meme coin meta, Wyoming’s launch of the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association, ongoing drama between the SEC and Prometheum, Coinbase’s motion to dismiss being denied, and the current state of NFT IP Laws. Tune in for another thought-provoking discussion on the legal issues shaping the world of web3 and beyond. #blockchain #crypto #cryptonews #nft #nftnews  #web3

0:00 Welcome to Block + Order
0:50 Meme Token Meta
4:49 Hermès Update
8:43 Wyoming DUNA
12:25 Prometheum
16:37 Coinbase
20:38 NFT IP Laws

Meme Token Meta:
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024...

Hermès v. Mason Rothschild Update:
https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/...

Wyoming Launches Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association:
https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/03/09...

Congress Demands SEC to Explain Prometheum:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/... 

Coinbase Motion to Dismiss Denied (in part):

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Please note that this show is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice. Please hire your own attorney. The hosts or guests appearing on Block and Order may hold cryptocurrency, NFTs, or other digital assets from companies mentioned during our programming. This possession of digital assets does not constitute a professional endorsement, legal advice, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with their own legal and financial advisors for personalized guidance in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies from the Bitcoin & Crypto Rally to the lawsuit Elon Musk filed against OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. They also delve into the new Magic Eden Ethereum Marketplace, 120 pages of leaked Satoshi emails, and SunContract's unveiling of "The Personal Powerplant." Tune in for another thought-provoking discussion on the legal issues shaping the world of web3 and beyond.

0:00 Welcome to Block + Order
1:07 BTC & Crypto Price Rally
4:47 Elon Musk Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI
8:32 Magic Eden Launches Ethereum NFT Marketplace
12:21 Musée d'Orsay Launches On-Chain Exhibition & NFT Auctions
16:41 Satoshi Emails Leaked by Martii Malmi
20:54 SunContract Unveils "The Personal Powerplant" 

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Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies from GoDaddy's partnership with ENS Ethereum name service to the delisting of Monero and the rise of Farcaster as a potential challenger to Twitter, no stone is left unturned. They also delve into the unexpected shutdown of the NFT project Robotos and its implications for artistic autonomy. Tune in for another thought-provoking discussion on the legal issues shaping the world of web3 and beyond.

0:00 Welcome to Block & Order
01:09 GoDaddy/ENS Partnership
04:54 Monero Delisted from Binance
08:44 Twitter DED, Will Farcaster Dethrone Twitter?
13:24 Prometheum Picks ETH
17:05 Robotos Had a Good Run

GoDaddy Partners with ENS: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/05/web-registry-godaddy-ethereum-name-service-connect-domain-names-with-crypto-wallets/

Monero Delisting from Binance: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/06/binance-to-delist-monero-privacy-token-xmr-slides/?

Farcaster (Frames): https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/07/farcasters-dan-romero-explains-how-frames-did-what-x-twitter-doesnt/

Prometheum Picks ETH as its First Product: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/07/prometheum-the-only-us-registered-crypto-platform-picks-ether-as-its-first-product/?_gl=1*1tn6t7b*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODcyMzYzNjk5LjE3MDczNDQ0MzE.*_ga_VM3STRYVN8*MTcwNzM0NDQzMC4xLjAuMTcwNzM0NDQzMC4wLjAuMA..

Robotos Shutdown: https://x.com/robotosNFT/status/1757513357853138991?s=20

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Welcome back to Block & Order! From GameStop's NFT marketplace closure to X/Twitter's NFT profile picture discontinuation, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the intersection of blockchain, IP, and AI as well as social media, NFTs, and user verification. 

The conversation heats up as Kyle and Moish explore the Verify protocol developed by Fox and Polygon Labs to combat deepfake technology and its potential impact on protecting content creators. Our hosts also provide an update on the Ryder Ripps and Yuga Labs saga and explore 1inch DAO's proactive move to hire legal counsel through an on-chain vote.

Today’s episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion about the lawsuit filed against Binance by families of Hamas victims, revealing the complexities of decentralized entities in the regulatory landscape. 

GameStop Ends NFT Marketplace: https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace
X Removes Hex PFPs: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/10/x-removes-support-for-nft-profile-pictures/
Fox & Polygon Create the Verify Protocol: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/09/2648953/
Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps update – Ryder Ripps to pay over $7m in attorney fees:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/7-million-fee-award-tacked-onto-bored-ape-nft-trademark-win
1inch DAO Attempts to Protect Members from Liability: https://blockworks.co/news/1inch-dao-legal-counsel
Binance Sued by Families of Hamas Victims: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2024-11

00:00 – Welcome to B&O
00:35 – Gamestop Ends NFT Marketplace
04:25 - X removes NFT PFPs
08:12 - Fox and Polygon Verify Protocol
11:48 - Yuga Labs v Ryder Ripps
15:55 - 1inch DAO
19:57 - Binance Sued

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In today's episode of Block and Order, we discuss a new era for digital assets, the SEC's approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF, and its impact on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, as well as Logan Paul's CryptoZoo scandal and NFT buyback program announcement. 

Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz also break down the Lazy Lions NFT project's announcement to auction off their project to a new operating team and the implications of the Southern District of New York Federal Judge Rakoff's ruling on the classification of digital tokens as securities. Celsius' bankruptcy settlement requiring withdrawals over $100k to return 27.5% prompts discussion about creditor rights in complex financial proceedings. 

Tune in as Kyle and Moish unpack the legal issues facing the world of web3 and beyond. 

 SEC approves Bitcoin Spot ETF:
https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/gensler-statement-spot-bitcoin-011023
Logal Paul Buyback:
https://x.com/LoganPaul/status/1742965334645276708?s=20
Lazy Lions NFT project's leadership stepping down:
https://x.com/russnormandin/status/1742556429368619225?s=46&t=SQfmdetzSAaJdMyg8P8U6A
SDNY Federal Judge Rakoff rules in favor of the SEC in claims brought against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/breaking-us-court-rules-favor-sec-do-kwon-terraform-labs-case
Celsius update addresses the issue of fund withdrawals made by account holders within the 90 day period before the bankruptcy filing:
https://www.theblock.co/post/271418/celsius-creditors-who-withdrew-90-days-before-bankruptcy-are-asked-to-send-money-back

0:00 Welcome to Block and Order
0:56 - BTC Spot ETF
6:03 - Logan NFT Paul Buyback Program
9:33 - Lazy Lions leadership stepping down
13:14 - LUNA is a Security
17:48 - Celsius Clawback Settlements 

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In today's episode, we break down the KyberSwap Hack, Ronaldo's $1b Class Action Lawsuit, the SEC getting threatened with sanctions by U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby, Coinbase expanding crypto payment methods onto apps like iMessage, LINE raising $140m to further develop the DOSI NFT platform, and Senator Elizabeth Warren introducing the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. 

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In today's episode, we break down the never-ending OpenAI and Sam Altman saga, SEC's charges against Kraken, DAO governance models, and Binance's $4.3 billion settlement opened a discourse on the future landscape of industry compliance. Our conversation ends with Bullish's strategic acquisition of CoinDesk, and the potential implications this holds for journalistic integrity in the crypto space.

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Block & Order
2:02 Binance Pays Billions in Penalties, Changpeng Zhao steps down
6:52 OpenAI - Sam Altman hired and rehired
11:16 Aragon DAO votes to sue founders
15:57 SEC files complaint against Kraken
20:07 Tether and OKX collaborate with DOJ
24:22 Coindesk purchased by Bullish

Binance Pays Billions in Penalties, CZ steps down:
https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencie...
OpenAI - Sam Altman:
https://www.wsj.com/tech/openai-emplo...
Aragon DAO sues founders:
https://www.theblock.co/post/263924/a...
SEC files complaint against Kraken:
https://x.com/senlummis/status/172676...
Tether, OKX collaborate with DOJ to seize $225m in illicit USDT fund:
https://cryptoslate.com/tether-okx-co...
Coindesk purchased by Bullish:

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In today's episode, Carla L. Reyes, Associate Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, joins us to discuss legal issues in cryptocurrency. Carla, who's working on a ground-breaking piece around digital 'unentities', shares her insights into corporate governance and decentralized structures, different approaches from various states, and the future of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Moish and Kyle then jump into this week's Order and break down the Safemoon fraud charges, NFT and blockchain gaming updates, the significant response from the IRS's crypto tax proposal, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Block & Order / Carla Reyes Calls In
26:14 The Order - NFT sales on the rise
30:04 Blockchain games halting development and switching chains
34:11 Safemoon executives arrested by DOJ
38:50 Yuga Labs x Magic Eden partnership
43:24 IRS crypto tax proposal response

Carla Reyes:
https://www.smu.edu/Law/Faculty/Profiles/Reyes-Carla-L
NFTs on the rise:
https://decrypt.co/205752/check-your-wallets-your-nfts-might-not-be-so-worthless-anymore
Blockchain games are switching chains:
https://decrypt.co/205646/why-so-many-crypto-games-swiching-chains-calling-quits
Yuga x Magic Eden announce partnership:
https://thenewscrypto.com/yuga-labs-and-magic-eden-partner-to-launch-new-nft-marketplace/
Safemoon team charged with fraud:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/01/sec-charges-safemoon-team-with-fraud-offering-unregistered-crypto-securities/
IRS crypto tax comments:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/13/crypto-tax-proposal-open-for-revision-irs-officials-questions-suggest/

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In this episode of Block and Order, we dive deep into the high-profile case of Yuga Labs and its victory in a trademark infringement trial, SEC v Jarkesy, the controversy surrounding Hamas and cryptocurrency funding, and highlighting the need for accurate reporting. 

Additionally, we discuss LBRY's recent shutdown, showcasing the evolving landscape of Web3 and its legal challenges. Moish also shares his thoughts about sitting in on Sam Bankman-Fried's trial and SBF's testimony to Judge Kaplan. 

Join us as we unravel the complexities of the crypto world. Listen now on Block & Order!

Chapters: 
0:00 Welcome to Block & Order
1:12 Yuga wins trademark suit against Ryder Ripps
6:16 Hamas funding for crypto
9:33 LBRY shuts down
13:41 Supreme Court will decide whether SEC’s in-house enforcement actions violate 7th Amendment
17:49 Sam Bankman-Fried testifies in court
21:27 Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to comply with the IRS’s John Doe Summons

Yuga Labs wins trial:
https://nftnow.com/news/court-says-ryder-ripps-acted-in-bad-faith-yuga-labs-lawsuit/
Wall Street Journal:
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/militants-behind-israel-attack-raised-millions-in-crypto-b9134b7a?mod=article_inline
Hamas crypto funding - Chainalysis:
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/10/19/hamas-crypto-funding-likely-overstated-chainalysis/
LBRY shuts down / Pierce Dissents:
https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/peirce-statement-lbry-102723
Jarkesy v SEC:
https://www.pionline.com/regulation/sec-faces-murky-future-house-enforcement-cases
SBF testifies in court: 
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/bankman-fried-testimony-did-not-go-well-on-thursday/
Kraken Notice of IRS Information:
https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/notice-of-irs-information-request

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Today's episode starts off with a deep dive into Messari's State of Crypto Fundraising Report. Guess what? Funding has dropped in the third quarter of 2023. With geopolitical turmoil and economic fears, these numbers aren't surprising. But there are still deals happening!

Next up, we tackle a concerning trend: crypto layoffs. From Bitmain to Ledger, we're seeing layoffs across all sectors of the industry. It's not just specific to crypto - it's a global belt-tightening phenomenon.  

We also discuss ETFs, the SEC's first two enforcement actions against NFT projects, SBF's ongoing criminal trial, and the comment deadline for IRS crypto reporting. Throughout the episode, Moish and Kyle provide their expert analysis, anecdotes, and predictions. Stay tuned for more insights! 

0:00 - Welcome to Block & Order
1:00 - Messari's State of Crypto Fundraising Report
4:36 - Crypto layoffs
8:11 - ETFs
11:49 - SEC's first two enforcement actions against NFT projects
15:45 - SBF's ongoing criminal trial
22:07 - Comment deadline for IRS crypto reporting

Messari State of Crypto Fundraising:
https://messari.io/report/state-of-crypto-fundraising-q3-2023
Crypto layoff tracker:
https://layoffs.fyi/
ETF:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/23/grayscale-court-victory-over-sec-in-spot-bitcoin-etf-case-made-final/
SEC Dissenting Opinion on Impact Theory:
https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/peirce-uyeda-statement-nft-082823
SEC Dissenting Opinion on Stoner Cats:
https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/peirce-uyeda-statement-stonercats-091323
Molly White newsletter:
https://newsletter.mollywhite.net/s/the-ftx-files
SBF: 
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-10-12/ftx-had-many-bad-spreadsheets#xj4y7vzkg
Submit a comment letter to the IRS about crypto reporting regulations with LeXpunK's AI-powered drafting tool:
https://treasuryraid.lexpunk.army/


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