Jacob Oliver

Former Editor CryptoSlate

Jacob Oliver is a recovering academic and English teacher turned crypto journalist and web3 writer. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

Author Stats

Total Articles 209

Since May 2023

Last Active Dec 28, 2023

Primary Beat Regulation

Jacob Oliver Recent Articles

Culture

Anatoly Yakovenko jokes ‘Solana is Ethereum’ in ironic social media exchange

A recent joke from the Solana creator was taken too literally in CryptoSlate's previous coverage, resulting in confusion.

3 years ago

Crypto

Despite legal woes, Changpeng Zhao closes the year $24B richer than before

Binance's former CEO Changpeng Zhao sees personal fortune climb despite stepping down amid legal pressures.

3 years ago

Legal

Bulgarian authorities drop money laundering investigation into Nexo executives

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office dismisses high-profile charges against Nexo executives as their actions are deemed lawful.

3 years ago

Interview

The State of Play: Unpacking crypto policy progress in Washington, D.C.

Hedera Chief Policy Officer Nilmini Rubin speaks on the state of policy discussions, incentives driving politicians, real world applications, and more in an exclusive interview with CryptoSlate.

3 years ago

Investments

Galaxy Digital eyeing assets held by distressed crypto firms: FT

After tripling assets under management by way of its deal with FTX, Galaxy Digital is looking at other bankrupt companies' portfolios.

3 years ago

Regulation

SEC denies Coinbase’s petition for new crypto asset rules

The SEC maintains its current regulatory stance that existing securities rules are sufficient to govern the space.

3 years ago

Regulation

Valkyrie amends Bitcoin ETF filing with enhanced custody, valuation rules

Valkyrie's enhanced spot Bitcoin ETF prospectus details Coinbase custody and revised valuation ahead of SEC decision.

3 years ago

Legal

SEC informs the court that Richard Heart has been served

HEX founder Richard Heart faces SEC allegations of defrauding investors and misappropriating funds for lavish personal spending.

3 years ago

Politics

Fresh outrage erupts over Elizabeth Warren’s anti-crypto bill as five more senators sign on

As Senate support grows, Elizabeth Warren's sweeping crypto regulation bill raises serious concerns over Bitcoin privacy and infrastructure.

3 years ago

Politics

2024 U.S. defense bill drops crypto rules from legislation

As the $886 billion 2024 National Defense Authorization Act bill clears its final hurdles, crypto regulations are left to future debate.

3 years ago

Politics

Senate bill adds to growing list of digital asset legislation moving through Congress

The Terrorism Financing Prevention Act targets digital asset channels to cut off financial support for Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

3 years ago

Culture

Ten years ago, Michael Saylor worried Bitcoin might fail

The decade-old tweet reveals a remarkable shift in the entrepreneur's attitude over the last ten years as Bitcoin became the world's fastest-growing asset.

3 years ago