Legal
US prosecutors raise concerns over SBF’s use of VPN
SBF's lawyers said he only used the VPN to watch the National Football League (NFL) playoffs and the Super Bowl via an international subscription.
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Regulation
Messari founder accuses SEC Chair Gensler of foul play
Ryan Selkis callled out Gary Gensler on Twitter, calling Gensler "a fraud" — especially over his links with the banking industry.
Analysis
CZ issues response to SEC vs. Paxos lawsuit
CZ doubled down on his belief that BUSD should not be subject to US securities law and that that the exchange will continue to support BUSD.
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Staking
Coinbase says its staking product does not pass the Howey Test
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is confident that staking fails all four criteria of the Howey Test and is ready to battle it out in court if necessary.
Staking
SEC crackdown could ‘benefit’ decentralized staking if it isn’t banned – Lido exec
Lido Finance's Jacob Blish said if the SEC bans U.S. citizens from interacting with any staking protocols, it could hurt both investors and contributors.
Legal
The SEC may potentially sue Paxos over BinanceUSD – WSJ
The SEC has issued a Wells notice to Paxos regarding Binance USD, although it is uncertain whether the notice relates to issuance or listing.
Exchanges
Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and eToro confirm they have no Super Bowl ads
Two of those companies — Coinbase and eToro — advertised last year.
Analysis
Only 58% of American crypto investors reported tax returns in 2022 – CoinLedger
The survey was conducted by CoinLedger in December 2022 and included 305 American adults who own or invest in crypto.
Regulation
Ripple CEO praises ‘positive global regulatory developments’ happening outside US
Garlinghouse praised regulators in Dubai, the U.K., Australia, Brazil, and South Korea for providing "leadership" and "clarity" for crypto firms.
