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'Crack in SEC Crypto Foundation' Evident After Grayscale Win: Keith Miller

Perkins Coie Partner Keith Miller highlights the SEC's "bad two months," punctuated by legal setbacks such as the DC Circuit Court's ruling in favor of Grayscale. "The last two months have shown these decisions and particularly shown a crack in the SEC's crypto foundation," Miller states, suggesting a more favorable landscape for spot bitcoin ETFs. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

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SEC Regulators 'Running Around Frantically' Amid Grayscale's Court Win: Former SEC Lawyer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has 45 days to appeal a federal circuit court's decision saying the agency must review Grayscale Investments' application to launch the first spot bitcoin ETF. Perkins Coie Partner and former SEC enforcement lawyer Keith Miller shares insights into the next steps, explaining why this is a "crack in the SEC's cryptocurrency foundation." Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

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Law Firm Perkins Coie Taps CFTC Veteran for Blockchain Practice

Perkins Coie continues to grow its blockchain practice with the addition of a former counsel for the CFTC.

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Perkins Coie: The UCC and Bitcoins – Solution to Existing Fatal Flaw

Law firm Perkins Coie examines why bitcoins might be subject to security interests that reduce their value, and if this can be resolved.

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Crypto 2.0 Roundup: Bits of Bullion, a Foundation for Counterparty and Medici Goes to Washington

This week's roundup examines the challenges facing Overstock's Medici project and a new way to trade gold with crypto.

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How One Law Firm is Helping Bitcoin Startups Find Success

CoinDesk speaks to Perkins Coie about its role in helping over 40 fledgling cryptocurrency businesses get up and running.

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Are the IRS Capital Asset Rules Realistic for Small Transactions?

The IRS really does want you to declare capital gains tax when you buy things with bitcoin.

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Inaugural Bitcoin Fair in San Francisco Sees High Turnout

The first of possibly many Bitcoin Fairs has brought newbies and experts together to share a passion for cryptocurrencies.

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