Jack Schickler

Celsius is seeking to mingle its U.K. and U.S. entities as court filings allege the distinction between them was a “sham.” CoinDesk’s regulatory reporter Jack Schickler discusses the pressure faced by the bankrupt crypto lender in different jurisdictions.

May 2, 2023

Coinbase (COIN), the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange, has asked a federal court to force the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to a petition filed last year asking for formal rulemaking for digital assets. CoinDesk’s regulatory reporter Jack Schickler joins “First Mover” to discuss.

Apr 25, 2023

Europe is set to become the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law called MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto Assets. The vote clears the way for the landmark regulation to take effect in 2024. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses what this means for crypto exchanges and digital-wallet companies.

Apr 20, 2023

Lawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers and CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler weigh in on the latest developments.

Apr 20, 2023

A European Commission-funded report has called for tougher identity checks on crypto exchange users as regulators seek to combat the rising use of darknet marketplaces to buy illegal substances. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the agency's approach to regulation and the role of Chainalysis in this report. Plus, what to expect from the vote next week on landmark new licensing rules for the crypto sector.

Apr 12, 2023

Voyager Digital and its creditors stand to lose $100 million if legal objections brought by the U.S. government aren't resolved by April 13, according to documents filed in court late Monday night. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler explains why this week is "crunch time" for the Binance.US-Voyager deal.

Apr 6, 2023

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Michael Wiles appeared heavily skeptical about an attempt by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop a purchase by Binance.US of assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager Digital at a Thursday court hearing. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the developments and what it means for creditors who have been waiting months to retrieve their funds.

Mar 2, 2023

FTX lawyers said in a legal filing that some members of Sam Bankman-Fried's immediate family aren’t cooperating with the probe into the collapsed crypto exchange and should be cross-questioned in court. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the allegedly misappropriated funds and whether customers can get their money back.

Jan 27, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has been fined 3,325,000 euros ($3.6 million) by the Dutch central bank for offering crypto services to customers in the country without registration. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the fine and Dutch authorities' attitudes towards crypto.

Jan 26, 2023

Attorneys are charging upwards of $2,000 an hour and $12 million retainers as they attempt to restore funds to the million-odd creditors of crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler shares his insights and why law firms may be one of a few winners in the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed empire.

Dec 23, 2022