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Ohio Ethics Opinion Okays Lawyers Holding Cryptocurrencies in Escrow for Clients and Third Parties

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Ed Suarez

Earlier this month The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct issued an opinion providing guidance to lawyers accepting and holding cryptocurrencies in escrow. In a nutshell, the Ohio Board concluded that because the IRS treats cryptocurrencies as property, a lawyer representing … Continue reading →

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“Lord, I Believe it’s Rainin’ All Over the World . . .” – The Ongoing Woes of the Cryptocurrency Space.

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Ed Suarez

In 1967, songwriter Tony Joe White penned the now-classic song, A Rainy Night in Georgia, featuring the soulful cry, “Lord, it feels like it’s raining all over the world.” While every aspect of the economy feels under pressure, the cryptocurrency … Continue reading →

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SEC and Federal Prosecutors Bring First Crypto Insider-Trading Case

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Ed Suarez

Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the commencement of insider trading charges against Ishan Wahi, a former Coinbase product manager, his brother, and a friend. The charges … Continue reading →

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