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Robinhood Is Unlikely to Win in a 'Full-On Battle' With the SEC: Legal Expert
Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including insights on Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC, what it will take for clearer crypto regulation in the U.S. and her potential career as a bass player!
What Happens if ETH Is Deemed a Security?
Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, joins "First Mover" to discuss Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC and the agency's approach to crypto regulation. Plus, why the SEC will likely go after ether staking, and what happens to ETH holders if ether is deemed a security in the U.S.
Sam Bankman-Fried Taking the Stand Could be a 'Nightmare,' Attorney Says
Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief Lisa Bragança discusses whether Sam Bankman-Fried should take the stand at his trial. "The only way to really get Sam Bankman-Fried's state of mind across to the jury is for him to talk to the jury and that's a nightmare," Bragança said. "He might sow enough doubt in the minds of the jurors to get an acquittal."
Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Getting an Acquittal Is a 'Hail Mary,' Lawyer Predicts
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified during FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial that she was in a "constant state of dread" as assets took a hit from the crypto slump. Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, discusses what to make of Ellison's testimony and her outlook for the trial. "The crux of this case is [Sam Bankman-Fried's] state of mind," Bragança said.
Judge 'Did a Taylor Swift Move’ in SEC-Binance Dispute: Former SEC Branch Chief
Lisa Bragança, former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney, reacts to Judge Zia Faruqui making no rulings on the SEC's discovery requests or Binance.US's opposition. "The Judge...kind of did a Taylor Swift move" to calm both parties down, Bragança said. "This has gone over the top."
SEC 'Got Some Legitimate Pushback' as Dispute Heats Up With Binance: Former SEC Branch Chief
A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents. Former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança discusses her thoughts on the latest court hearing and the possible implications for the state of U.S. crypto regulation. "The judge did a Taylor Swift move," Bragança said.
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Weighs in on Legal Battles Against Celsius, Coinbase
Former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the latest developments for U.S. crypto regulation as the regulator takes aim at Celsius and Coinbase. Crypto exchange Coinbase and the SEC are meeting in court for the first time since the federal regulator charged Coinbase with breaching federal securities law in June. Separately, the SEC is suing insolvent crypto lender Celsius Network and former CEO Alex Mashinsky.
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Reacts to Celsius Being Sued by SEC
Lisa Bragança, former SEC enforcement branch chief and Bragança Law attorney, reacts to the SEC accusing bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network and former CEO Alex Mashinsky of securities fraud. This comes as Bloomberg reports that Mashinsky was arrested following an investigation into the company's collapse.
Former SEC Branch Chief Explains Do Kwon's Fraud Charges in the U.S.
While Terraform Labs was not U.S. based, "they knew they were getting U.S. investment money," Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança explains. "They were targeting their pitch to U.S. investors." Bragança discusses why Do Kwon is facing fraud charges in the U.S. following his arrest in Montenegro.
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief on SEC's Crypto Regulation Approach
Lisa Bragança, former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and current Bragança Law Attorney, discusses her thoughts on the state of SEC crypto regulation following the Wells notice the agency issued to Coinbase on Wednesday. "There's a huge regulatory risk," Bragança said.