16 Cryptos Walk Free | Gemini Nano Banana Pro 2 🏛️ SEC + CFTC finally define what’s a commodity, and 16 tokens just got the memo ⚖️ Britannica sues OpenAI for making up quotes and calling it...
In this insightful episode, Zack Shapiro, Founder of Raines LLP and recognized thought leader in AI and law, joins hosts Kyle and Moish for a revealing discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming...
20 Million Down. 1 Million to Go. | Gemini Nano Banana 2 This week: 🏛️ SEC and CFTC ink historic joint crypto oversight deal 🤖 AI agents in court, on trial, and killing the billable hour ⚖️ Tornado Cash dev Roman...
In episode 48 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI), which is what can happen when nonprofit entities earn income from their operations, investments, and other...
In this episode of Block & Order, Kyle and Moish welcome Mark DiMichael, Partner at Citrin Cooperman in the Valuation and Forensic Services Group and founder of the firm’s Digital Assets practice, for a...
Penguin on Penguin Violence | Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro 2 By: Moish Peltz AI copyright missed the cut at the Supreme Court, the SEC sent its token taxonomy framework to the White House, and New York legislators...
Game Over – Insert Coin | Gemini 3 Pro Nano Banana 2 By: Moish Peltz I hope all of my friends are safe in the middle east. This week brought a wave of regulatory action on stablecoins, a major courtroom loss for...
In episode 47 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of substance versus form issues, focusing on the Step Transaction Doctrine, discussing the three tests and how they’re used and misused. Listen to...
By: Moish Peltz I’m writing this as I’m settling in for a blizzard (Polymarket suggests 16-18″ in NYC, I’m taking the under because that’s just ridiculous) which will hopefully give me some time...
In episode 46 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman begins his discussion of substance versus form issues, beginning with the Economic Substance Doctrine, from its beginnings in case law to its codification in I.R.C. ?...
By: Moish Peltz This week I had the pleasant/unnerving surprise of going viral on X, a first for me at this scale. Wednesday afternoon, I read a Law360 article about Judge Rakoff’s ruling on AI privilege waiver and thought...
“Crypto Hell” is Here. Gemini Nano Banana 3. This week delivered the first crypto bank charter of the Trump era, a Senate stuck in “crypto hell,” and a $44 billion exchange blunder that somehow fixed...
In this episode of Block & Order, Kyle and Moish welcome Ben Gray, Chief Legal Officer at Kraken, for a deep dive into the legal, regulatory, and technological challenges facing major crypto exchanges today. Ben...
In episode 45 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses how to have stock sales taxed as asset sales by using F Reorganizations, selling wholly-owned subsidiaries, and elections under 336(e) and 338(h)(10). Listen to...
When the bots start networking without us, who’s watching the watchers? | Nano Banana 3 By: Moish Peltz Here are the top stories for the week of February 1, 2026: SEC & CFTC launch joint “Project Crypto”...
Same winter, different vibes. Nano Banana Pro 3. Welcome to this week’s edition of Block & Order Weekly Docket. I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy with the snow. This week, states are aggressively asserting...
Prediction markets face a multi-front regulatory assault as state authorities challenge federal preemption claims. Nano Banana 3. This week brings critical developments across prediction markets, AI regulation, and...
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions Regarding Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Under Section 1202 – How Tax Works
Jan 20, 2026
In episode 44 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses common mistakes, misconceptions, and missteps involving qualified small business stock (QSBS) under section 1202, including exclusion stacking, state issues, the...
In this episode of Block & Order, Kyle and Moish are joined by Steven Baum, Managing Director at CBIZ and co-leader of its Digital Assets & Blockchain practice, to unpack crypto auditing and financial...
Neon deal on a rain-slick street: a digital sneaker atelier gets packed up and shipped to its next owner. Nano Banana Pro 3. Welcome to the first full Docket of 2026! Per Larry David, we are well past the “happy new...
In episode 43 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the three allowable methods Traditional, Traditional with Curative Allocations, and Remedial; the Ceiling Rule problem and how each method creates or mitigates the...
In this episode, Kyle and Moish sit down with Carlo D’Angelo, defense attorney turned stablecoin consultant, to explore stablecoins and how the GENIUS Act is reshaping payments, banking, and U.S. financial...
In episode 42 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the often misunderstood Offer in Compromise process, focusing on what types of OICs are likely to get accepted and the different reasons to request one, as well as...
Block & Order | Building on Layer 1 with Jennie Levin: Algorand, Policy Shifts & Tokenization’s Future
Dec 16, 2025
In this episode, Kyle and Moish talk with Jennie Levin, the Chief Legal and Operating Officer of the Algorand Foundation, about the evolving regulatory climate that is reshaping tokenization, stablecoins, and...
Happy Hanukah Courtesy Nano Banana Pro This week: The SEC Pivot: Enforcement freezes and ICOs move toward CFTC jurisdiction. Institutional Rails: DTCC tokenization pilot and OCC bank charters. New York enacts AI...
In episode 41 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman gives an overview of what taxpayers and their advisors should do and expect when they owe money and want to pay it off over time, while trying to lower the amount due...
Beeple Taking over Miami, Courtesy of Nano Banana Pro 3 Your weekly briefing on crypto, AI, and emerging technology legal developments. We’re moving to a Sunday publication schedule and have a couple amazing...
Courtesy Nano Banana Regulatory clarity meets litigation reality. This week, the crypto industry saw a utility token no-action letter olive branch from the SEC, but the courts were far less forgiving. A landmark ruling...
In episode 40 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of tax controversy, discussing appeals and litigation, focusing on timing, audit risk, and other related issues. Listen to the episode here: ...
Nano Banana Pro Welcome to this week’s edition of the Block & Order Docket. In this issue: Blockchain policy groups expands focus on State-level policy and pressure for more regulatory guidance with the...
Courtesy of Nano Banana Gemini 2.5 Welcome to our first (!) edition of Block & Order Weekly Docket where we summarize the week’s legal news in digital assets, AI, and other emerging technologies. Some...
Block & Order | Reddit Sues Perplexity, Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Crash, Kalshi v. NY, CZ Pardon & More
Nov 10, 2025
In this Election Day edition of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz kick off with SEC Chair Atkins’ proposed “innovation exemption,” a sandbox-style framework meant to move crypto oversight from ad hoc...
What Should You Do If You Get Audited by the IRS (or State Revenue Agency)? – How Tax Works
Nov 10, 2025
In episode 39 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses what you should do if you get audited, including discussing the process of an audit, how to politely push back, and why you should never, ever ignore the audit....
Updates to Qualified Small Business Stock and R&E Expensing Under OBBBA – How Tax Works
Oct 27, 2025
In episode 38 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the updates and modifications to Qualified Small Business Stock (IRC 1202) and R&E Expensing (IRC 174) Under OBBBA, plus a bonus discussion of how he thinks...
In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle and Moish chat with valuation expert Neil Thakur of Teknos Associates to unpack the art—and science—of figuring out crypto value. Neil shares what it’s like helping...
If You Win the Lottery, the First Thing You Should Do Is… Call a Tax Lawyer? – How Tax Works
Oct 14, 2025
In episode 37 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the various tax things you should consider when you win the lottery, right after you throw a party in the Whale Room of the American Museum of Natural History....
Grouping and Separate Activities Under Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code – How Tax Works
Sep 29, 2025
In episode 36 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses grouping elections for the passive activity loss limitations, which are also generally applicable for sections 465 (at-risk limitations), 199A (qualified business...
In episode 35 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses sales where payment is over a number of years, with additional discussions of interest payments due to large notes and interaction with 1031 exchanges Listen to...
Block & Order | SEC/CFTC Turf Wars, Tokenized Stocks, the $1.5B Anthropic AI Lawsuit and More!
Sep 12, 2025
Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz kick off this episode of Block & Order with a look at the growing rivalry between the SEC and CFTC, and what their latest moves could mean for the crypto industry and everyone building...
In episode 34 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his evaluation of human and AI answers to a less straightforward tax question, seeking to (hopefully) answer the question of whether AI can replace or augment tax...
In episode 33 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman evaluates human and AI answers to a straightforward tax question, seeking to (somewhat) answer the question of whether AI can replace or augment tax lawyers. The handout for...
Block & Order | Project Crypto, SEC vs Ripple Aftermath, Nathaniel Chastain Freed and AI Age Detection
Aug 22, 2025
We’re back! Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz break down the SEC’s bold Project Crypto speech and what it means for U.S. blockchain leadership, examine the surprising end of the SEC vs. Ripple case, and...
In episode 32 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the tax structure of the recently announced deal where the NFL is exchanging NFL Network and Redzone for a 10% equity stake in ESPN. Listen to the episode here:...
Real Estate Investors and the Passive Activity Loss Rules under IRC 469 – How Tax Works
Aug 04, 2025
In Episode 31 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman revisits the passive activity loss limitation rules that he discussed in Episode 13—but from the view of real estate investors. The episode focuses on the additional rules...
In episode 30 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of important and relevant tax cases, discussing gambling losses, whether something is a gift, whether an asset is inventory or a capital asset, and...
Block & Order | Bitcoin Breaks Records, Lummis Crypto Tax Bill, Robinhood Stock Tokens, and Tornado Cash
Jul 18, 2025
Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz kick off this episode of Block and Order by discussing Bitcoin’s historic run to new highs and the persistent “it’s too expensive” sentiment. They also tackle Robinhood’s...
In episode 29 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses important and relevant tax cases, noting that there might be a patriotic duty to pay your taxes due, the power of substance versus form arguments, and how hedges...
Block & Order | Securing the Future: Bitcoin Custody, Regulation, and DeFi Innovation feat. Bill Barhydt
Jul 03, 2025
In this episode of Block & Order, hosts Kyle and Moish sit down with Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of crypto. They dive into how individuals and companies are thinking...
In Episode 28 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses Family Offices, focusing on purpose, structure, and why they’re the perfect solution for booking a family vacation to Monaco. Listen to the episode here: ...
In this episode of Block & Order, hosts Kyle and Moish sit down with Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, to talk about what’s really happening with crypto policy in Washington, D.C. Kristen...
Block & Order | Wealth, Wisdom & Web3: Estate Planning for the Bitcoin Generation feat. Matt McClintock
Jun 18, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish chat with Matt McClintock, founder of Bespoke Group, about estate planning, wealth preservation, and asset protection in the world of Bitcoin and digital assets....
Block & Order | Bitcoin 2025, Coinbase, Ripple, Punks IP, PumpFun, MicroStrategy, Trump Crypto + More!
Jun 13, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish dive into their experience at the massive Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas and break down the latest shakeups in the crypto legal world. They unpack major...
In episode 27 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses what to do when you’ve made a S election and might have some remorse, need to restructure, or need to sell part of the business. Listen to the episode here: ...
Block & Order | Bankrupt Crypto Organizations feat. Kara Bruce, Chris Odinet, & Andrea Tosato
Jun 06, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish chat with professors Kara Bruce, Chris Odinet, and Andrea Tosato about how bankruptcy law fits into the world of crypto and DAOs. They break down the unique...
In episode 26 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses how to ensure mergers and acquisitions are tax-free, why it’s not always best to squeeze into tax-free status, general requirements, and common issues. Listen to...
Block & Order | Crypto Market Structure Bill, New Hampshire, App Store, CryptoPunk Whale, Peaky Binders + More!
May 19, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz break down major developments in the crypto space, including a proposed bill that could shift regulatory oversight from the SEC to the CFTC, New...
In Episode 25 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the tax implications of dividing partnerships, redeeming partners, and dealing with partnership debt. Listen to the episode here: Follow us on Bluesky:...
In this episode of Helping You Soar: A Sort of Legal Podcast, host Jeff Berkman Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M. welcomes Jeff Streader, founder of Go Global Retail, for a deep dive into the art and strategy of brand...
Block & Order | Onchain and On Message: PR and Communications in the Crypto Industry feat. Kelley Weaver
May 02, 2025
On this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz chat with Kelley Weaver, the CEO of Melrose PR, about all things crypto, PR, and how the media landscape is shifting. Kelley talks about how she got...
In Episode 24 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses how to divide two businesses into separate entities, focusing on the legal requirements and best practices. Listen to the episode here: Follow us on Bluesky:...
In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz share their takeaways from a whirlwind trip to Washington D.C. for the Digital Chamber Blockchain Summit. They talk about the growing bipartisan push to...
In Episode 23 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the five W’s of F Reorgs: Who needs one, What they do (and don’t do), When they’re necessary, Where the foot faults lie, and Why you need to be careful when...
Block & Order | Crypto Mavericks: Secrets for Traders & Aspiring Crypto Founders feat. Zeneca
Apr 02, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle and Moish sit down with Zeneca for a fun and insightful chat about the wild world of NFTs and crypto. Zeneca opens up about his journey from poker tables to becoming a go-to...
In Episode 22 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses Golden Parachutes under section 280G, which may sound like a fun thing to have, but they likely result in the highest effective income tax rates. Listen to the episode...
In Episode 21 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses why foreign persons almost certainly shouldn’t own LLCs, a surprisingly common issue. Listen to the episode here: Follow us on Bluesky:...
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz break down the latest shake-ups in crypto law. They unpack the SEC’s decision to classify memecoins as non-securities and what that could mean...
Block & Order | Cross-Border Crypto: The Industry on a Global Scale feat. Yitzy Hammer & Yarden Noy
Mar 06, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish sit down with Yitzy Hammer and Yarden Noy, partners at DLT Law, for a deep dive into the fast-changing world of blockchain law. They break down how shifting U.S....
In Episode 20 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the pros and cons of buying a professional sports team from a tax perspective. Listen for a discussion of depreciation, amortization, and business expenses galore....
Block & Order | SEC Priorities, Pumps & Dumps, Pump.Fun, NFT Act, CFPB-RIP, ElizaOS + More
Feb 19, 2025
In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the legal drama surrounding President Trump’s memecoin and other crypto-focused executive orders. They also explore DeepSeek AI’s effect...
In Episode 19 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman concludes his discussion of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), which is section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. He discusses possible ways to increase the QSBS...
In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the legal drama surrounding President Trump’s memecoin and other crypto-focused executive orders. They also explore DeepSeek AI’s effect...
In Episode 18 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. In this episode, he discusses the original issuance...
Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz take a closer look at the CyberKongz legal team’s response to the SEC’s claims about unregistered securities and broker-dealer violations. They explain why CyberKongsz’ NFTs...
The CryptoPunks Checking out a Chromie Squiggle in the MoMA / Nano Banana Pro This week sees the proposal of a bipartisan tax framework that finally addresses the “phantom income” of staking....
In Episode 17 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman talks about Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), which is section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. In this episode, he discusses how (and whether) income is excluded,...
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Moish and Kyle sit down with Gabriel Shapiro, CEO and founder of MetaLeX and former General Counsel of Delphi Labs, to explore the intricacies of structuring DAOs within...
In episode 16 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman talks about how to lower your taxes and why your accountant probably shouldn’t let you deduct your Bugatti, as well as answering a question from Ken Falcon, Managing...
Block & Order | Hailey Welch’s $HAWK Coin, Pump.fun, OpenAI’s o1 Model, Coinbase, Fake Enron, + More
Dec 24, 2024
Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz discuss a recent case where Samuels filed a lawsuit against Lido DAO, accusing its staking services of being an unregistered securities offering, and the court’s decision to...
Block & Order | Creators Take Control: Professor Ed Lee on the Evolving Digital Asset Market
Dec 18, 2024
In this episode of Block and Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz are joined by Professor Ed Lee from Santa Clara Law to discuss the intersection of legal issues with NFTs and intellectual property (IP) in the...
In episode 15 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses tax issues with divorce, from transfer between spouses, to splitting up businesses and the need for detailed documents to avoid problems. This episode is for...
In episode 14 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses another signature change from the Tax Reform Act of 1986, section 465, which often prevents deductions from activities where the owner does not have capital...
In episode 13 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses one of the signature changes from the Tax Reform Act of 1986, section 469, which often prevents passive losses from being used to offset income in from other...
Block & Order | Hester Peirce Recap, 2024 Elections & Crypto, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, B+O Wishlist + More
Nov 22, 2024
In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz recap their insightful interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, and discuss the political influence of the crypto industry following the...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman continues his discussion of self-employment taxes, the ongoing tax saga of a hedge fund’s partners trying to convince the IRS that they are “limited partners, as...
Block & Order | Embracing Innovation: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on Crypto Regulation
Nov 06, 2024
Welcome to Block and Order Season 2! In today’s episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz sit down for an incredible discussion with a very important special guest… SEC Commissioner...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses self-employment taxes, the ongoing tax saga of a hedge fund’s partners trying to convince the IRS that they are “limited partners, as such”, and the...
Block & Order | OpenAI For-Profit, IMF El Salvador, FBI Investigations, Crypto.com, Ripple Ruling, and More
Oct 22, 2024
In this episode of “Block and Order,” hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz delve into El Salvador’s experiment of adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender and the ongoing legal battles involving the SEC and...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses the tax consequences of going from a disregarded entity to a partnership (Rev. Rul. 99-5) and from a partnership to a disregarded entity (Rev. Rul. 99-6). ...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses a variety of state and local income tax issues that commonly come up during sales/purchases, raising capital, and the general operation of a business that...
Block & Order | Telegram Founder Arrested, OpenSea’s Wells Notice, AI Music Streaming Fraud, and More
Sep 20, 2024
Block & Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the shutdown of Friend.tech, the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, and an intriguing case of music streaming fraud using AI. They also discuss...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses the tax consequences of Convertible Debt and Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE). From explaining what it means to use Convertible Debt and SAFEs,...
Profits Interests, Promotes, and How to Structure Equity-based Compensation – How Tax Works
Sep 03, 2024
In a quasi-continuation of episode 6 of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses the most misunderstood and misapplied form of equity grants: Profits Interests. This episode is for anyone who wants to better...
Today we’re diving into the intricate world of cryptocurrency tax with our guest, tax expert Matthew Foreman, Partner and co-chair of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman’s Taxation Practice Group. We explore...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses the tax consequences of equity compensation, including stock options (ISOs and NSOs), Stock Appreciation Rights and Phantom Stock, Restricted Stock Units,...
Block & Order | The Howey Test: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the SEC (feat. Jonathan Mann & Brian Frye)
Aug 13, 2024
This week, Block and Order hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz were joined by special guests Jonathan Mann and Brian Frye to discuss suing the SEC and the SEC’s expanding role in regulating the NFT and art...
In a continuation of episode 4, this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman gives examples of what you can deduct as a business expense, including home office deduction, family trips to the Pumpkin Patch, hiring...
In this enlightening episode of Helping You Soar: A (Sort of) Legal Podcast, host Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq. LL.M. welcomes George Adams, the CEO and president of SA Recycling and the acclaimed author of “Create...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses what you can deduct as business expenses, giving an overview of the law, regulations, and case law, as well as practical commentary based on his...
Block & Order | Polymarket Predictions, Pump.fun Memecoins, Celsius, SEC Updates, and OpenAI Whistleblowers
Jul 19, 2024
Hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz kick off this episode with a look at Polymarket, a prediction market that’s making waves by forecasting political events and other topics. They also discuss Pump.fun and...
Block & Order | AssangeDAO, Chevron Overturned, NBA Top Shot Settlement, Circle’s EMI License, and More
Jul 10, 2024
Today’s episode includes the story of AssangeDAO, a collective that raised a staggering 17,422 ETH ($59.5 million) to support Julian Assange’s legal defense, culminating in his release. Kyle and Moish also...
In this episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses state residency rules to determine where an individual is a resident for income tax purposes. Focusing on New York’s rules, Matt will discuss rules for...
In the second episode of How Tax Works, host Matt Foreman discusses Sales and Use Taxes. Matt will define sales taxes and use taxes; describe the common and disparate features between states; what to do if you need...
Block & Order | PleasrDAO Sues Martin Shkreli, Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI, SEC and the Debt Box Case
Jun 21, 2024
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...
Welcome to the first episode of How Tax Works. Host Matt Foreman discusses what is likely the most important decision that a business owner can make: Entity Selection. Matt will discuss many of the tax and non-tax factors,...
Block & Order | Blockchain is Getting Political, MEV, Uniswap’s Wells Notice Response, and More
Jun 04, 2024
Kyle and Moish explore the first crypto market structure bill to get approval, Uniswap’s response to the SEC’s Wells Notice, and a story about two brothers facing charges of stealing $25 Million in Ethereum...
Block & Order | CZ Sentencing, Avi Eisenberg, MetaMask v. SEC, Samourai Wallet, Moonbirds, SBF & Hong Kong
May 09, 2024
In this week’s episode, Kyle & Moish discuss CZ’s sentencing, Avi Eisenberg, MetaMask suing the SEC, Samourai Wallet, Moonbirds, SBF & Hong Kong’s proposal for self regulation in the crypto and DeFi...
Block & Order | Justin Wales: Being a “crypto” lawyer, blockchain’s legal landscape, and navigating the future
May 03, 2024
In today’s episode, Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com, joins Moish & Kyle to discuss Justin’s new book “The Crypto Legal Handbook: A Guide to the Laws of Crypto, Web3, and the...
Block & Order | Uniswap SEC Notice, BTC Halving, SBF Sentence, BTC Ordinals, Avi Eisenberg & Tokenized Assets
Apr 13, 2024
In this episode of Block and Order, we dive deep into the Wells Notice received by Uniswap Labs, the Bitcoin Halving event, Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentencing, and Bitcoin Ordinals. Additionally, we discuss Avi...
Block & Order | Meme Coin Meta, MetaBirkins, DUNA, SEC & Prometheum, Coinbase Lawsuit, & NFT IP Laws
Mar 29, 2024
Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies happening in the world of Blockchain. In this episode the guys discuss the current meme coin...
Block & Order | Bitcoin Rallies, Musk Sues OpenAI, Magic Eden Launches ETH Marketplace, Satoshi Emails Leaked
Mar 07, 2024
Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies from the Bitcoin & Crypto Rally to the lawsuit Elon Musk filed against OpenAI, Sam Altman and...
In this episode of Helping You Soar: A (Sort of) Legal Podcast, host Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M. delves into the world of nonprofit success and the inspirational story of Tammy Severino, President & CEO of the...
Block & Order | Will Farcaster Dethrone Twitter? GoDaddy & ENS Partnership, Robotos Shutdown
Feb 19, 2024
Join hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz in the latest episode of Block & Order as they unpack the legal intricacies from GoDaddy’s partnership with ENS Ethereum name service to the delisting of Monero and...
Block & Order | GameStop Ends NFT Marketplace, Fox & Polygon Verify Protocol, Binance Lawsuit
Feb 02, 2024
Welcome back to Block & Order! From GameStop’s NFT marketplace closure to X/Twitter’s NFT profile picture discontinuation, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz dive into the intersection of blockchain,...
Block & Order | SEC Approves Bitcoin Spot ETF, Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo Scandal & NFT Buyback Program, and More
Jan 12, 2024
In today’s episode of Block and Order, we discuss a new era for digital assets, the SEC’s approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF and its impact on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, as well as Logan...
Block & Order | KyberSwap Hack, SEC Threatened by District Judge, Crypto Payment Options Expanding & More!
Dec 19, 2023
In today’s episode, we break down the KyberSwap Hack, Ronaldo’s $1b Class Action Lawsuit, the SEC getting threatened with sanctions by U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby, Coinbase expanding crypto payment...
Welcome back to Helping You Soar: A (Sort of) Legal Podcast, your dive into the minds of successful entrepreneurs who have climbed the heights of the business world and lived to tell their tales. In our second...
Block & Order | Binance’s Billion Dollar Penalties, OpenAI & Sam Altman Drama, Bullish Buys Coindesk
Nov 30, 2023
In today’s episode, we break down the never-ending OpenAI and Sam Altman saga, SEC’s charges against Kraken, DAO governance models, and Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement opened a discourse on the future...
Block & Order | Carla Reyes Calls In, IRS Crypto Tax Proposal Response, SEC & DOJ Charge SafeMoon with Fraud
Nov 17, 2023
In today’s episode, Carla L. Reyes, Associate Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, joins us to discuss legal issues in cryptocurrency. Carla, who’s working on a ground-breaking piece around digital...
In this episode of Block and Order, we dive deep into the high-profile case of Yuga Labs and its victory in a trademark infringement trial, SEC v Jarkesy, the controversy surrounding Hamas and cryptocurrency funding,...
Today’s episode starts off with a deep dive into Messari’s State of Crypto Fundraising Report. Guess what? Funding has dropped in the third quarter of 2023. With geopolitical turmoil and economic fears, these...
From a Man with a Van to Eight Figures: Lessons from Mike Agugliaro’s Entrepreneurial Voyage
Oct 02, 2023
In our inaugural episode, join the Chair of FRB’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group, Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M., as he interviews one of the firm’s amazing clients, Mike Agugliaro, CEO &...