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Miami Mayor Suarez Greenlights Bitcoin Campaign Donations; Coinbase Asks Judge to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Coinbase files a motion requesting a judge to dismiss a recent lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez remains bullish on crypto, announcing on CoinDesk TV that his presidential campaign will be accepting bitcoin for donations.
New York State’s Attorney General Sues Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky
New York state’s attorney general has sued Celsius Network's former CEO Alex Mashinsky for allegedly defrauding investors with false statements about the condition of the company to encourage money to keep coming in. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the crypto lender's bankruptcy and what to expect from the lawsuit.
FTX's Celebrity "Brand Ambassadors" Named in Class Action Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeks to extract billions in damages from celebrities who endorsed FTX, including Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Stephen Curry and Larry David. Adam Moskowitz, managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, says they have named 21 of 32 "brand ambassadors" of FTX so far, and they "will be suing the rest of them."
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebs Named in FTX Lawsuit
High-profile celebrities including Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and Larry David were named as defendants in a lawsuit for their roles in promoting crypto exchange FTX. The lawyer behind the suit, Adam Moskowitz of Moskowitz Law Firm, discusses the legal considerations of the case and the outlook for celebrity crypto endorsements.
Kim Kardashian Likely to Win EthereumMax Investor Lawsuit: Report
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian looks set to win an investor lawsuit against her and other celebrities over their endorsement of cryptocurrency EthereumMax (EMAX) after a judge tentatively dismissed the case on Monday, according to a Bloomberg report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the ongoing story and lessons learned.
Crypto Lender Celsius Files 2 New Lawsuits in Attempt to Recover Funds
Crypto lender Celsius Network has filed two new lawsuits in an attempt to retrieve lost funds. Ropes & Gray Business Restructuring Associate Daniel Gwen discusses what this means for Celsius and its creditors and customers.
Coin Center Sues Treasury Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Tax Reporting Rule
Crypto think tank Coin Center filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS on Friday, claiming a crypto tax reporting requirement enshrined in last year’s infrastructure law is “unconstitutional.”
Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long on Lawsuit Against Fed, Crypto Regulation Outlook
Crypto bank Custodia is filing a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve, alleging the central bank has unlawfully postponed a decision over an application for a master account. Caitlin Long explains the details of this lawsuit and potential implications. Plus, comments on crypto regulation outlook.