LexLine

In this episode of LexLine, criminal defense lawyer Carlo D’Angelo—the  DeFi Defense Lawyer —dives into one of the most consequential crypto trials in U.S. history: the  criminal case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm . Broadcasting live from the heart of legal commentary, Carlo breaks down what’s at stake in this Manhattan courtroom battle and why the outcome could radically reshape  pr...

The Genius Act is now law — and it's about to revolutionize how we move money. In this episode, Carlo D’Angelo (The DeFi Defense Lawyer) breaks down exactly what the Genius Act means for stablecoins, consumers, banks, fintechs, and the future of U.S. dollar dominance. You’ll learn: What stablecoins are and how they differ from crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum Why regulated stablecoins matter u...

In this special live edition of  Lexline , Carlo—The DeFi Defense Lawyer—breaks down what may be the most consequential week in U.S. crypto policy history. With the  GENIUS Act  passing the House and headed to President Trump’s desk for signature, we explore what this means for stablecoins, consumers, businesses, banks, and the future of the U.S. dollar. Carlo dives deep into: Why the GENIUS Act w...

On Episode 190 of LexLine, I’m joined by Jake Gallen — a dynamic entrepreneur, podcaster, and thought leader at the intersection of crypto, AI, and digital asset innovation. A Las Vegas native, Jake’s journey has taken him from the heart of the city’s entertainment industry to the forefront of blockchain and NFT technology. He is the CEO of  Emblem Vault , a leading platform for cross-chain NFT in...

In a significant legal development, the court overseeing the SEC v. Coinbase case has granted Coinbase’s motion to certify the court's previous order for interlocutory appeal. This decision not only pauses ongoing proceedings but also signals potential ripple effects for the crypto industry and regulatory clarity.  Court’s Order Background The SEC sued Coinbase in June 2023, accusing it of operati...

In Episode 187 of LexLine I talked with Tiffany Fong . According to her X bio, Tiffany Fong is a self-described "potato" who interviews criminals and breaks major stories in the crypto world. She is best known for her exclusive scoops on the FTX and Celsius collapses, along with her candid and hilarious takes on crypto culture. On X, Tiffany has built and monetized a massive following, blending hu...

In Episode 186, I sat down and discussed NFTs and Music with Web3 singer/songwritter Violetta Zironi . Violetta is an Italian born and raised singer songwriter and actress. In January 2022, after a decade long independent career, and multiple movies shoots (including trending Netflix original "Rose Island") she dove into the world of music NFTs. In this interview, we discussed Violetta&#...

On Episode 185 I interviewed crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett . Eleanor covers all things crypto for Fox Business news. In this episode we discussed the SBF's 25 year prison sentence as well as other major legal issues in the crypto and blockchain space.

On Episode 184 of LexLine I interviewed Eugene Dorfman. Eugene is crypto and NFT enthusiast and the owner of Pro Player Insurance LLC Sports & Entertainment Insurance in Miami, Florida. Eugene's agency specializes in providing disability and life insurance coverage for high networth professional atheletes.

In Episode 183 of LexLine I had a conversation with Professor J.W. Verret . J.W. Verret is a lawyer, expert witness and Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia School of Law - Geroge Mason University. We discussed his take on the recent guilty verdict in the Bitcoin Fog federal money laundering trial and what it means for the future of anonymous mixers.

In Episode 182 of LexLine, I had the pleasure to talk with Web3 lawyer and coder Jordan Teague . Jordan is a self-professed “nerd in the basement,” with a passion for merging law and technology to help her clients become more effective, efficient, and forward-thinking. 

On Episode 181 of LexLine, I sat down with attorney Pablo Segerra to discuss the current state of the Web3 start up world and the future outlook for NFT brands. Pablo is the founder of www. SideHustle. Law --a law firm focussed on advising emerging technology entrepreneurs, especially those venturing into online businesses and blockchain technology.

In this episode of LexLine I discuss the recent hearing in federal court on Coinbase's Motion to Dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. On January 17, 2024, Coinbase appared in federal court for a landmark legal battle with the SEC, challenging the agency's claims that it operates as an unregistered broker and clearing agency, and that 13 cryptocurrencies on its platform are securities. This case...

In Episode 179 of LexLine, I talked with crypto CPA Cameron Browne to clarify how IRS Sec. 6040i applies to crypto transactions over $10K.

Had a wonderful converesation with the CEO Psychedelica about the future of NFTs and Web3.

In Episode 177 of LexLine, we sat down with the Girl in the Verse to discuss her journey from traditional broadcast journalist to Crypto and Web3 content creation.

Attorney Jason Schwartz is a tax partner & digital assets co-head at the law firm of Fried Frank. On this episode of LexLine we discussed proposed IRS/Treasury digital asset broker reporting regs that, if approved, would essentially require every user to KYC their personal identifying information to any qualifying digital broker asset platform. This proposed reg raises significant privacy and...

Could the perceived "worthless" value of NFTs' Ultimately be A Positive Thing for These Collectables? Rolling Stone  recently published an article based on a study by dappGambl, suggesting that 95% of NFTs are worthless. The study included 73,257 NFT collections, with 69,795 having a market cap of zero ETH, suggesting 95% of these NFTs are essentially worthless. ,The perceived worthl...

In this episode of LexLine I discuss LBRY's notice of intent to appeal th court's ruling LBRY's token, LBRY Credits (LBC), is an unregistered security, supporting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stance.  

In this Episode of LexLine I discussed whether the District Court’s ruling in the Uniswap case may iImpact the DOJ’s prosecution of the Tornado Cash decentralized protocol? https://cryptocriminaldefenselawyer.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=1px4pf

Court rules in favor of Grayscale and notes that l"To avoid arbitrariness and caprice, administrative adjudication must be consistent and predictable, following the basic principle that similar cases should be treated similarly. NYSE Arca presented substantial evidence that Grayscale is similar, across the relevant regulatory factors, to bitcoin futures ETPs. The Commission failed to adequate...

The DOJ announced yesterday that it has returned an indictment charging the founders of Tornado Cash with money laundering and sanctions violations.  DOJ Press Release  Two individuals, Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, have been charged with operating Tornado Cash Service, a cryptocurrency mixer, which allegedly laundered more than $1 billion in criminal proceeds. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ...

In this episode of LexLine we discussed The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas granted the government’s motion for summary judgment in the Tornado Cash case.  See  Joseph Van Loon, et. al. v. Department of Treasury .  The ruling addressed Plaintiff’s complaint alleging that the taking down of Tornado Cash violated the First, Fourth, and a Fifth Amendments to the United...

On this episode of LexLine we discussed an amicus brief filed by a group of distinguished law professors and scholars who are stalwarts in the field of securities law and related areas filed an amicus brief in support of Coinbase’s position.  https://open.substack.com/pub/defidefenders/p/respected-legal-scholars-file-amicus?r=1px4pf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web