653:SEC Targets NFTs, GOP's Fed Showdown & Argentina's BTC Adoption Race

Episode 653:

SEC Targets NFTs - The SEC charges Impact Theory for illegal NFT offerings, setting a regulatory precedent. With internal SEC dissent, the case sparks debate on innovation vs. investor protection.

SBF's Trial Prep - FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried faces DOJ scrutiny. Barred expert witnesses and new evidence underscore this as a litmus test for crypto's interaction with U.S. law.

GOP Fights Fed on Crypto - GOP lawmakers challenge the Federal Reserve's crypto oversight. They argue it undermines Congressional efforts for stablecoins, posing risks to financial freedom.

Binance's Regulatory Maze - Binance adapts to regulations in Belgium and Russia. It redirects Belgian users to its Polish subsidiary, while considering a full exit from Russia due to sanctions.

DCG's Genesis Deal - Digital Currency Group aims to settle Genesis Global's insolvency. The deal could set crypto insolvency standards but faces skepticism from key players like Gemini.

BTC: El Salvador vs Argentina - El Salvador and Argentina show contrasting Bitcoin adoption rates. While El Salvador struggles despite legal status, Argentina's hyperinflation and pro-Bitcoin politics fuel adoption.

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