Hester Peirce: Rethinking Financial Surveillance and Privacy in Crypto

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Hester Peirce’s Peanut Butter & Watermelon Speech SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s intriguing “Peanut Butter … Read more

Court Confirms Ripple v SEC Case Closure, Locking in XRP’s Legal Status

XRP’s legal status stands strong as the court finalizes appeal dismissals, ending Ripple and SEC challenges and cementing a pivotal precedent in U.S. crypto regulation history. Court Finalizes Ripple v SEC Appeal Dismissals, XRP Classification Holds Firm The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Aug. 22, 2025, formally acknowledged that both Ripple … Read more

AI and Smart Contracts: Legal Implications for Crypto

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. AI and Smart Contracts in Focus The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain … Read more

Federal Judge Unfreezes $58M in Libra-Linked Funds

Federal Judge Jennifer Rochon lifted a temporary restraining order on nearly $58 million in USDC that were linked to the proceedings of the sale of Libra, a token made prominent by Argentina’s President Javier Milei promoting it on social media. Libra Funds Unlocked: Federal Judge Opens $58M for Transacting The class-action lawsuit by affected entities … Read more

DOJ Paves Way for Decentralized Crypto With Major Win for Open Source Devs

The DOJ is boosting confidence across the crypto sector by affirming that decentralized software development won’t face prosecution absent intent to aid crime or control user funds. DOJ Fuels Crypto Boom With Major Win for Builders and True Decentralization The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is drawing sharper lines around cryptocurrency enforcement, signaling stronger protections … Read more

Navigating CFTC Regulations for Crypto Funds 

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A Guide to CFTC Rules for Crypto Investment Funds With U.S. regulators increasingly classifying … Read more

Nebraska Man Sentenced to 1-Year Prison for $3.5M Cryptojacking Scheme

Charles O. Parks III, also known as “CP3O,” was sentenced today in federal court in Brooklyn by U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee to one year and one day in prison for operating a large-scale illegal cryptojacking scheme in which he defrauded two cloud computing providers of over $3.5 million in computing resources to mine nearly … Read more

SEC Court Filing Shows Ripple’s Regulatory Path Clearing—XRP Could Rip Once Approval Lands

XRP could be on the brink of a major breakout as a pivotal SEC court dismissal nears approval, fueling institutional interest, ETF speculation, and investor optimism. SEC Filing Awaits Court Green Light— XRP Could Enter Liftoff Zone if Approved The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals … Read more