IntroductionWhen you hear the name Roger Ver also known as Bitcoin Jesus, you probably think of early Bitcoin investments, evangelism of the asset, and the controversial fork into Bitcoin Cash. He was once affectionately or ironically called Bitcoin Jesus for his passionate advocacy for Bitcoin and later Bitcoin Cash. But behind that public persona there…
Georg BrameshuberIntroductionWhen you hear the name Roger Ver also known as Bitcoin Jesus, you probably think of early Bitcoin investments, evangelism of the asset, and the controversial fork into Bitcoin Cash. He was once affectionately or ironically called Bitcoin Jesus for his passionate advocacy for Bitcoin and later Bitcoin Cash. But behind that public persona there…
In mid October 2025, the Swiss gambling regulator Gespa filed a criminal complaint with the competent prosecution authorities alleging that FIFA’s blockchain based NFT platform, FIFA Collect, is operating unlicensed gambling services in Switzerland. The complaint asserts that FIFA Collect offers various “competitions” (such as drops, challenges, airdrops) in which participation requires a monetary stake,…
The OECD just dropped updated CARF FAQs, and they're worth your attention. Let's break down what actually matters. DeFi: The COSI Test Everyone's Talking About Non-custodial = safe from CARF? Not quite. The FAQs confirm what we've suspected: custody isn't the dividing line. It's about Control or Sufficient Influence (COSI) over platforms that effectuate transactions.…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a major shift in crypto accounting with the release of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 122 (SAB 122) on January 23, 2025. This bulletin officially rescinds SAB 121, marking the end of one of the most controversial financial reporting requirements for digital asset custodians and exchanges. By…
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