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U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission V. Coinbase, Inc Et Al

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, a crypto asset trading platform, for allegedly violating federal securities laws. The SEC claims that Coinbase operated as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency, and offered and sold securities without registering with the SEC. The lawsuit seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties against Coinbase and CGI. The SEC aims to hold Coinbase accountable for its actions and protect investors in the national securities markets. The lawsuit is based on the statutory and legal framework of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, which define securities broadly and require registration and disclosure obligations on certain defined participants in the national securities markets. The lawsuit specifically focuses on the Coinbase Platform and alleges that it operated as an unregistered securities exchange, engaged in market manipulation, and made false and misleading statements to investors. This lawsuit highlights the need for regulatory oversight and requirements for crypto asset trading platforms to ensure investor protection and prevent potential market manipulation.

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United States of America v. Robert Hunter Biden

Summary: Hunter Biden is currently embroiled in a lawsuit, accused of purchasing a Colt Cobra revolver in October 2018 while allegedly using illegal substances. Despite denying drug use on the necessary paperwork, if found guilty, he could face a maximum of 25 years in prison along with substantial fines. Biden's defense team contends that the charges are politically driven, asserting that Biden's temporary possession of an unloaded firearm did not constitute a public safety risk. They intend to contest the charges, leveraging an agreement with the prosecution, recent federal court decisions, and potential Second Amendment defenses. This case could potentially ignite wider discussions about Second Amendment rights, especially as the Supreme Court is poised to deliberate on a related issue concerning gun ownership for individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. Opinions are divided among political and legislative figures, with some speculating that advocates of the Second Amendment might oppose the law that prohibits gun ownership for drug users.