Topic: Us digital assets disputes updater

Key Takeaways:
• SEC responds in Binance enforcement action on securities claims
• David Sacks to be U.S. crypto, A.I. czar

Key Takeaways:
• Fifth Circuit holds that immutable smart contracts are not “property” for sanctions purposes
• Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins nominated as next SEC Chair
• Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky admits to fraud and pleads guilty in criminal trial

Key Takeaways:
• SEC dealer rule vacated by Northern District of Texas judge
• CFPB issues final rule excluding crypto from market participants definition
• Lido DAO members not immune to suit under partnership law
• Caitlyn Jenner sued for crypto promotion by investors

Key Takeaways:
• Legal notice via NFT allowed in Celsius bankruptcy
• SEC’s Division of Examinations announces crypto priorities for 2025
• Wells Notice issued by SEC against Web3 company Immutable
• Consensys emphasizes SEC “regulatory power grab” in answer to SEC’s suit

Key Takeaways: Major stablecoin acquisition bodes well for stablecoins generally; Ripple appeal issues filed; Section 12(a) liability for digital assets once again an issue; Beba, DeFi Education Fund oppose SEC’s motion to dismiss airdrop lawsuit

Key takeaways:
• New SEC enforcement moves signal no changes in regulatory agenda
• Showing strength, crypto companies sue the SEC
• Staking taxability questions presented to court again
• A new NFT civil liability suit
• SEC states digital assets alone are not securities