LBRY

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto-related headlines today, including an update on Cash App and Square, after some users reported issues accessing their accounts or being able to send money. A former FTX executive could forfeit over $1.5 billion after pleading guilty to federal criminal charges. And, crypto startup LBRY will challenge a ruling it violated U.S. securities law.

Sep 8, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to revise a $22 million penalty set on crypto startup LBRY to $111,614, according to court documents from Friday. The regulator cited LBRY's "lack of funds and near-defunct status," as reasons for withdrawing its previous request for fine. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in crypto regulation.

May 15, 2023

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 12, 2022

The SEC sued LBRY last March for allegedly offering unregistered securities to raise a total of $6.2 million starting in 2016. LBRY allegedly offered and sold LBC to institutional investors, using the proceeds to pay bills for operating expenses. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this case could have massive implications for cryptocurrencies that might be deemed to be afoul of regulations in the future.

Mar 11, 2022

Decentralized content sharing and publishing platform LBRY is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly selling unregistered securities. “The Hash” panel digs into the details of the lawsuit and the recent history of crypto-related crackdowns from the SEC.

Mar 30, 2021

CoinDesk TV’s YouTube channel is back up after being shut down during a live broadcast of “All About Bitcoin” last week. Why was it shut down in the first place? “The Hash” panel weighs in on social media censorship and the rise of alternative streaming platforms like LBRY.

Mar 1, 2021