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BlackRock's Latest Moves Are a 'Watershed Moment' for Crypto: Legal Expert

"Digital Money Demystified" author and Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest moves BlackRock is making for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Ethereum. Evans also shares insights into her new book "Digital Money Demystified: Go From Cash to Crypto Safely, Legally, and Confidently," which aims to address some of the common misconceptions about the world of cryptocurrency.

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Law Professor Discusses New Book, Separating 'Fact From Fiction' in Crypto

"Digital Money Demystified" author and Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans discusses her new book that addresses some of the common misconceptions about crypto, along with some of the regulatory challenges for the digital assets space in the U.S. right now. "The best way that people can position themselves is to at least separate fact from fiction," Evans said.

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Banking on Crypto: Tonya Evans on 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0'

Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans joins CoinDesk's "Banking on Crypto" special to discuss whether "Operation Chokepoint 2.0" is underway and Custodia Bank's legal battle with the Federal Reserve. Plus, her outlook on DeFI technologies.

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Ether Hits Two-Month Low as New York Attorney General Alleges Ether Is a Security

In a filing against crypto exchange KuCoin on Thursday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James alleged that ether, among other token offerings, is a security. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans explains how a security is defined under state law, saying, "it very much mimics the Howey Test...but often times at the state level, there's a more expansive view and definition." Plus, she weighs in on the broader implications for the crypto industry.

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Silicon Valley Bank Financial in Discussions To Sell Itself: CNBC

Risk aversion is in full swing, thanks to a crisis at Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), a pivotal lender to tech startups. This comes as CNBC reports that SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, is in discussions to sell itself. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans shares her analysis.

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New York Attorney General Alleges Ether Is a Security in KuCoin Lawsuit

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against KuCoin on Thursday, alleging the Seychelles-based crypto exchange is violating securities laws by offering tokens, including ether (ETH), that meet the definition of a security without proper registration. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the action and the outlook for U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, key takeaways from yesterday's House hearing on the digital asset ecosystem.

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Crypto Regulation Progress Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage’: Law Professor

Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.

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Future of Crypto Regulation After FTX Fallout

Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans joins “First Mover” to discuss what to expect from FTX hearings as the U.S. Department of Justice calls for an independent examination of alleged fraud during the collapse of FTX. Plus, an outlook on the future of crypto regulation as the FTX saga continues to unfold. 

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