
Block & Order
Welcome to Block & Order, the podcast brings order to the manic pace of legal news in the world of web3. Join hosts Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence, Partners and Co-Chairs of the Digital Assets Practice Group at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman, as they break down the latest legal news in blockchain, Web3, and technology.
Please note that this show is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice. Please hire your own attorney. The hosts or guests appearing on Block and Order may hold cryptocurrency, NFTs, or other digital assets from companies mentioned during our programming. This possession of digital assets does not constitute a professional endorsement, legal advice, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with their own legal and financial advisors for personalized guidance in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
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PleasrDAO Sues Martin Shkreli, Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI, SEC and the Debt Box Case- #15
Welcome to Episode 15 of Block and Order! In this episode, we kick things off with Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli facing a lawsuit from PleasrDAO over allegedly copying and sharing the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin".
We then explore Robinhood's $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp and its ambitions to become a significant player in the crypto exchange market and discuss the SEC's decision to close its Salt Lake City office just weeks after the failed crypto case against Debt Box.
Kyle and Moish also break down Elon Musk's surprising move to withdraw his lawsuit against OpenAI and delve into the intricate world of private asset tokenization, examining its potential impact on traditional finance. Lastly, we cover Terraform Labs' record-setting $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC and what it means for the future of crypto regulation.
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0:00 Welcome to Block & Order
1:23 PleasrDAO Sues Martin Shkreli
5:26 Robinhood Acquires Bitstamp
9:42 SEC / Debt Box
13:40 Musk & OpenAI
17:23 Private Asset Tokenization
20:58 Terraform Labs to pay $4.5bn in SEC fraud case
PleasrDAO Sues Martin Shkreli for Allegedly Copying One-of-a-Kind Wu-Tang Clan Album:
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.516318/gov.uscourts.nyed.516318.1.0.pdf
Robinhood Set to Acquire Bitstamp:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/06/robinhood-acquires-global-crypto-exchange-bitstamp-for-200m/
SEC Closes Salt Lake City Office Following DEBT Box Judgement:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/06/04/sec-to-shutter-office-behind-failed-debt-box-crypto-lawsuit/?_gl=1*z8z5ix*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDc1MjU0ODYzLjE3MTc1MzIzNTE.*_ga_VM3STRYVN8*MTcxNzUzMjM1MC4xLjAuMTcxNzUzMjM1MC4wLjAuNzkwOTQyMjA0
Elon Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
https://www.wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-withdraws-suit-against-openai-sam-altman-f3443b9c?mod=ai_news_article_pos2
Private Asset Tokenization:
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/06/04/the-promises-and-perils-of-private-asset-tokenization/?_gl=1*1lizq24*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAyNzMxMTIxMC4xNzE3NTk2NzAy*_ga_VM3STRYVN8*MTcxNzU5NjcwMS4xLjAuMTcxNzU5NjcwMS4wLjAuNjEyMzI4MTk4
Terraform Labs Agrees to Pay $4.5 Billion Penalty to SEC:
https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/do-kwons-crypto-firm-agrees-to-pay-massive-4-5-billion-penalty-to-sec-35355452?st=4u527al5rays7tu&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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Please note that this show is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice. Please hire your own attorney. The hosts or guests appearing on Block and Order may hold cryptocurrency, NFTs, or other digital assets from companies mentioned during our programming. This possession of digital assets does not constitute a professional endorsement, legal advice, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with their own legal and financial advisors for personalized guidance in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.