The Week in Crypto Policy - SEC v. Coinbase & a New Senator Lummis & Hagerty Bill

George Leonardo

Jan 19, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read

At oral arguments in SEC v. Coinbase, Judge Failla expressed concern that the SEC's view of what constitutes an investment contract security sweeps too broadly, but appeared cautious about applying the Major Questions Doctrine to preclude the SEC's claims. In Congress, Senators Lummis and Hagerty introduced legislation that would create a pilot program for federal agencies and crypto firms to share information to detect and combat illicit finance activity.

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George Leonardo

51 Reports CapHillCrypto

George Leonardo is the founder of Cap Hill Crypto, a solo-entrepreneur venture focused on providing nonpartisan insights and analysis on U.S. federal crypto policy. Previously, he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Cornyn and as a litigation associate at Milbank LLP.

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George Leonardo

George Leonardo is the founder of Cap Hill Crypto, a solo-entrepreneur venture focused on providing nonpartisan insights and analysis on U.S. federal crypto policy. Previously, he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Cornyn and as a litigation associate at Milbank LLP.

51 Reports CapHillCrypto