Today: SEC's Atkins Will Become First Sitting Chairman to Address the Bitcoin Conference

Plus do boards of directors need AI experts?

This newsletter is off today, back on Monday.

NY AG Sues Sues Coinbase and Gemini for Running "Illegal Gambling Platforms"

Plus the North Circuit vacates an insider trading conviction due to jury foreman’s bias.

This newsletter is off today, back on Thursday.

Supreme Court Appears "Skeptical," With "Little Enthusiasm" for Challenge to SEC’s Disgorgement Power

Plus a poll on AI's impact on the number of lawyers five years from now.

Today in the Supreme Court: Oral Arguments on Limiting the SEC's Disgorgement Power

Plus the cybergangs in "Scambodia" that have stolen billions of dollars from Americans.

With Crypto Bill Languishing, CFTC Remains in Limbo and Facing Daunting Responsibilities

Plus the CAT may be a security risk given new AI models.

Failing Allbirds Shoe Company Pivots to "AI Computing Infrastructure" (and Stock Soars)

Plus prediction market players head to Ninth Circuit today in key legal battle.

Federal Court Dismisses FCPA Criminal Indictment of Alex Rovirosa: "He is ORDERED released, forthwith"

Plus a suggestion to law students: study distressed debt law.

Iran Conflict Reaches the "Force Majeure Memo Index" for Major Law Firms

Plus is "BigLaw leaving you with too much free time?"

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi

Plus Elon's current losing streak in court.

White House Warns Staff Not to Use Nonpublic Information for Financial Benefit in Prediction Markets

Plus the SEC's OIG launches a new cash awards program to fight fraud and waste.