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  • FIT 21 is a Psyop and Will End DeFi

    In this episode of Leviathan News, Samuel McCulloch and DeFi Advisor discuss the FIT21 bill and its potential implications on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector in the U.S. with Lawyer Alex Golubitsky, labeling it a 'psy op' that could effectively end DeFi. The discussion prominently features critiques of Gary Gensler, past CFTC regulatory actions, and detailed analysis of the FIT21 bill's provisions. Alex elaborates on the history of regulatory approaches, potential pitfalls of the FIT21 bill, and its paradoxes.

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    References:
    Sarah's Token Launch Flow: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVKDbf5kQ=/
    Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger Regarding Enforcement Actions Against: 1) Opyn, Inc.; 2) Deridex, Inc.; and 3) ZeroEx, Inc.: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/SpeechesTestimony/mersingerstatement090723
    Cryptocurrency Derivatives, Funds and Advisers: Key Considerations Under U.S. Commodity Laws (Part 4: About the Interests of Interest): https://www.derivativesandreporeport.com/2018/10/cryptocurrency-derivatives-funds-and-advisers-key-considerations-under-u-s-commodity-laws-part-4-about-the-interests-of-interest/
    Ooki Dao Report: https://www.fintechanddigitalassets.com/2023/07/whats-next-for-daos-in-the-wake-of-the-ooki-decision/
    00:00 The FIT21 Bill: A New Regime for Crypto
    00:58 Historical Context: Forex Trading and CFTC
    05:07 The Threat to DeFi: Lessons from the Past
    05:46 Interview with Alex Golubitsky: Legal Insights
    09:35 Understanding Decentralization in FIT21
    18:13 Digital Commodities and Regulatory Challenges
    24:36 CFTC's Role and Potential Overreach
    30:45 Regulatory Challenges for Digital Commodities
    31:48 Understanding Eligible Contract Participants (ECPs)
    33:51 Mandatory Intermediation in DeFi
    35:50 Implications of Fractured Liquidity
    40:15 The UKIDAO Case Study
    44:00 The Future of DeFi Regulation
    48:21 Closing Thoughts on FIT21
    51:08 Ethereum ETF and Staked ETH Discussion
    53:22 Upcoming Events and Wrap-Up

    54 min
  • Renzo's ezETH making Llama Risk Uneasy

    We are joined by the Llama Risk Team to talk about one of their recent reports - Collateral Risk Assessment - Renzo's ezETH - and it contains some criticism. We are joined by WormholeOracle, johnnyonline, And Svetlin Konsulov.

    Read the report: https://hackmd.io/@PrismaRisk/ezETH#Collateral-Risk-Assessment---Renzo-Restaked-ETH-ezETH

    1 hr 47 min
  • ezETH making Llama Risk Uneasy

    We are joined by the Llama Risk Team to talk about one of their recent reports - Collateral Risk Assessment - Renzo's ezETH - and it contains some criticism. We are joined by WormholeOracle, johnnyonline, And Svetlin Konsulov.

    1 hr 48 min
  • We’re so back… But is it Alt Szn?

    ETH is pumping... but it will save our bags? Timeline0:00 Intro1:19 ETH ETF approval 9:20 Is it Alt Szn?23:32 The Tentacle26:31 Hyperliquid L1 EVM30:40 Gala Games Exploited32:40 Yuga Fumbles new Crypto Punks Dropt.me/leviathan_news

    47 min
  • Craig Wright is NOT Satoshi, Pump.fun exploiter arrested!

    Colin Platt is our guest today to provide color. We spoke about CSW's lose in court and its implications (2:43), the pump.fun exploit (15:20) and how Groom Lake found the guy. Then we talked about the high FDV low float argument (31:26) and wrapped with Justin Drake joining Eigenlayer as an advisor (46:13)

    59 min

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