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This Tiny Blockchain Startup’s Tangle With SEC Could End Up as Landmark Case
Whether LBRY’s tokens are deemed securities could set an even bigger precedent than Ripple’s higher-profile SEC suit.

President Biden Signs Executive Order Pushing for Coordinated Approach to Crypto Oversight
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order regarding oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, acknowledging that roughly 40 million Americans own some form of crypto. “The Hash” discusses how this call for increased coordination among regulators could be positive for the crypto industry and possibly limits the SEC’s domain over decentralized technology.

SEC Probing NFT Market: Report
At issue is whether certain tokens should be considered securities and thus regulated.

Grayscale Investments CEO on Educating American Investors About the Spot Bitcoin ETF
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins “First Mover” to discuss bitcoin's recent price drop and its correlation to the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, looking at the broader trend of geopolitics' influence on the crypto market. Plus, Sonnenshein explains Grayscale’s newly launched campaign to educate American investors about their influence on the SEC, encouraging retail traders to advocate for a Spot Bitcoin ETF.

Terra, CEO Do Kwon Ordered to Comply With SEC Subpoena Related to Mirror Protocol Investigation
Terra and Kwon had sought a dismissal, arguing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission doesn't have jurisdiction over Kwon or his company.

Elon Musk Accuses the SEC of Harassment on Free Speech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of harassment in a calculated effort to “chill” his right to free speech. The SEC closely watches the billionaire’s Twitter account with the concern he is manipulating the stock of Tesla.

Berkshire Hathaway Invests $1B in Brazilian Digital Bank Nubank, Reduces Mastercard, Visa Positions
The share purchase was made in the last quarter of 2021, according to an SEC filing.

BlockFi Will Register Its Lending Product With SEC as Part of $100M Settlement
Crypto lender BlockFi will move forward with registering its high-yield crypto-lending product with the agency as part of its $100 million settlement deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "How are we actually promoting innovation?" Jenn Sanasie asks, adding that companies receive no protections from the government agency. Plus, "The Hash" team discusses SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's response.

Binance.US Faces SEC Probe Over Trading Affiliates: Report
The two affiliates have ties to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, The Wall Street Journal reported.

SEC Enforcement Against Wonderland Could Mean Trouble for DeFi
“Protocol Controlled Value” is rarely controlled by a protocol, and enforcement agencies may be taking a closer look.
