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by LexLine⚖️

Carlo D’Angelo is the host of LexLine⚖️ (DeFi Media, Inc.). Carlo is also a criminal defense lawyer, former law professor and crypto and NFT enthusiast with 25-plus years of experience defending state and federal crimes. To contact Carlo, visit https://linktr.ee/carlodangelo The views and opinions expressed by guests and speakers on this show do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or their affiliates. Nothing discussed in these podcasts should be considered legal or financial advice and in no way from an attorney-client relationship.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 193: Tornado Cash Trial Explained | Why This Case Could Redefine Crypto Privacy & Developer Rights

    In this episode of LexLine, criminal defense lawyer Carlo D’Angelo—the DeFi Defense Lawyer—dives into one of the most consequential crypto trials in U.S. history: the criminal case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm. Broadcasting live from the heart of legal commentary, Carlo breaks down...

  2. Episode 192 - Stablecoins Under the Genius Act Explained | Game-Changing Crypto Law Passed in the U.S.

    The Genius Act is now law — and it's about to revolutionize how we move money. In this episode, Carlo D’Angelo (The DeFi Defense Lawyer) breaks down exactly what the Genius Act means for stablecoins, consumers, banks, fintechs, and the future of U.S. dollar dominance. You’ll learn: What…

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  3. Episode 191 - Crypto Week Delivered. The GENIUS Act Is Law

    In this special live edition of Lexline, Carlo—The DeFi Defense Lawyer—breaks down what may be the most consequential week in U.S. crypto policy history. With the GENIUS Act passing the House and headed to President Trump’s desk for signature, we explore what this means for stablecoins…

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  4. Episode 190 – Jake Gallen

    On Episode 190 of LexLine, I’m joined by Jake Gallen — a dynamic entrepreneur, podcaster, and thought leader at the intersection of crypto, AI, and digital asset innovation. A Las Vegas native, Jake’s journey has taken him from the heart of the city’s entertainment industry to the forefront of...

  5. Episode 189: Court Approves Interlocutory Appeal: Could Coinbase vs. SEC Redefine the Howey Test?"

    In a significant legal development, the court overseeing the SEC v. Coinbase case has granted Coinbase’s motion to certify the court's previous order for interlocutory appeal. This decision not only pauses ongoing proceedings but also signals potential ripple effects for the crypto industry and...

  6. LexLine 187 - Tiffany Fong

    In Episode 187 of LexLine I talked with Tiffany Fong. According to her X bio, Tiffany Fong is a self-described "potato" who interviews criminals and breaks major stories in the crypto world. She is best known for her exclusive scoops on the FTX and Celsius collapses, along with her candid and...

  7. LexLine 186 - Violetta Zironi - NFTS & Music

    In Episode 186, I sat down and discussed NFTs and Music with Web3 singer/songwritter Violetta Zironi. Violetta is an Italian born and raised singer songwriter and actress. In January 2022, after a decade long independent career, and multiple movies shoots (including trending Netflix original…

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  8. LexLine #185 - Eleanor Terrett - Crypto Journalist with Fox Business

    On Episode 185 I interviewed crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. Eleanor covers all things crypto for Fox Business news. In this episode we discussed the SBF's 25 year prison sentence as well as other major legal issues in the crypto and blockchain space.

  9. LexLine #184 - Eugene Dorfman - The Insurance Guy

    On Episode 184 of LexLine I interviewed Eugene Dorfman. Eugene is crypto and NFT enthusiast and the owner of Pro Player Insurance LLC Sports & Entertainment Insurance in Miami, Florida. Eugene's agency specializes in providing disability and life insurance coverage for high networth professional...

  10. LexLine Episode 183 - Professor J.W. Verret

    In Episode 183 of LexLine I had a conversation with Professor J.W. Verret. J.W. Verret is a lawyer, expert witness and Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia School of Law - Geroge Mason University. We discussed his take on the recent guilty verdict in the Bitcoin Fog federal money laundering trial…

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  11. LexLine #182 - Web3 Lawyer and Coder Jordan Teague

    In Episode 182 of LexLine, I had the pleasure to talk with Web3 lawyer and coder Jordan Teague. Jordan is a self-professed “nerd in the basement,” with a passion for merging law and technology to help her clients become more effective, efficient, and forward-thinking.

  12. LexLine #181 - Web3 Attonrey Pablo Segarra

    On Episode 181 of LexLine, I sat down with attorney Pablo Segerra to discuss the current state of the Web3 start up world and the future outlook for NFT brands. Pablo is the founder of www.SideHustle.Law--a law firm focussed on advising emerging technology entrepreneurs, especially those…

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  13. LexLine #180 - SEC v. Coinbase Hearing - The TLDR

    In this episode of LexLine I discuss the recent hearing in federal court on Coinbase's Motion to Dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. On January 17, 2024, Coinbase appared in federal court for a landmark legal battle with the SEC, challenging the agency's claims that it operates as an unregistered broker…

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  14. LexLine #179 - IRS Code 6050i and Crypto Tax reporting

    In Episode 179 of LexLine, I talked with crypto CPA Cameron Browne to clarify how IRS Sec. 6040i applies to crypto transactions over $10K.

  15. LexLine #178 - Discussing the future of NFTs and Web3 with Klöss

    Had a wonderful converesation with the CEO Psychedelica about the future of NFTs and Web3.

  16. LexLine #177 - Girl In the Verse

    In Episode 177 of LexLine, we sat down with the Girl in the Verse to discuss her journey from traditional broadcast journalist to Crypto and Web3 content creation.

  17. LexLine #172 - KYC & IRS Digital Asset Broker Regs

    Attorney Jason Schwartz is a tax partner & digital assets co-head at the law firm of Fried Frank. On this episode of LexLine we discussed proposed IRS/Treasury digital asset broker reporting regs that, if approved, would essentially require every user to KYC their personal identifying information...

  18. LexLine #168 - NFTs are Now "Finally Worthless". So Now What?

    Could the perceived "worthless" value of NFTs' Ultimately be A Positive Thing for These Collectables? Rolling Stone recently published an article based on a study by dappGambl, suggesting that 95% of NFTs are worthless. The study included 73,257 NFT collections, with 69,795 having a market cap of...

  19. LexLine #165 - LBRY Appeals the SEC Summary Judgment Ruling

    In this episode of LexLine I discuss LBRY's notice of intent to appeal th court's ruling LBRY's token, LBRY Credits (LBC), is an unregistered security, supporting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stance.

  20. LexLine #164 Thoughts on the Border Implications of the Tornado Cash Indictment

    In this Episode of LexLine I discussed whether the District Court’s ruling in the Uniswap case may iImpact the DOJ’s prosecution of the Tornado Cash decentralized protocol? https://cryptocriminaldefenselawyer.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=1px4pf

  21. LexLine #163 - 8-29-2023 Grayscale ETF Ruling

    Court rules in favor of Grayscale and notes that l"To avoid arbitrariness and caprice, administrative adjudication must be consistent and predictable, following the basic principle that similar cases should be treated similarly. NYSE Arca presented substantial evidence that Grayscale is similar,...

  22. LexLine #162 8-25-2023 - Tornado Cash Indictment

    The DOJ announced yesterday that it has returned an indictment charging the founders of Tornado Cash with money laundering and sanctions violations. DOJ Press Release Two individuals, Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, have been charged with operating Tornado Cash Service, a cryptocurrency mixer…

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  23. LexLine # 161 - Court Rules Against Tornado Cash

    In this episode of LexLine we discussed The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas granted the government’s motion for summary judgment in the Tornado Cash case. See Joseph Van Loon, et. al. v. Department of Treasury. The ruling addressed Plaintiff’s complaint alleging…

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  24. LexLine #160 - Coinbase Amicus Brief Filed in SEC case and Superseding Indictment in the SBF Case

    On this episode of LexLine we discussed an amicus brief filed by a group of distinguished law professors and scholars who are stalwarts in the field of securities law and related areas filed an amicus brief in support of Coinbase’s position....

  25. LexLine #159 - Outsmarting Bots: Game Theory or Market Manipulation?

    In this episode of LexLine we discussed a recent NFT bod trade on the Blur marketplace. The trader Tweeted that he caught a bot shadowing his Blur NFT bids. The trader then made 12 Azuki NFTs available for bid on Blur. The bidder then placed bids on those same NFT assets he already owned to...

  26. LexLine #158 - Coinbase Files Motion to Dimiss SEC Case

    On this episode of LexLine we discuss Coinbase's motion to dismiss the SEC case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c)—stating that the SEC's complaint doesn't contain sufficient factual matter to state a plausible claim....

  27. LexLine #157 - SEC Files Lawsuit Against HEX

    On this episode of LexLine, we discuss the SEC's lawsuit filed against Hex charging misuse of investor funds.

  28. LexLine #156 - Predicting Future Outcomes In Crypto Legislation

    What Lessons From U.S. history Can Help Inform and Predict Future Outcomes for Crypto Regulation? Thinking a lot lately about how crypto depends on the law to survive, yet is also in constant conflict with the people making those laws. And, what if any lessons from U.S. history can we draw on to...

  29. LexLine #155 - Deep Dive on Pending Crypto Bills

    On Episode 155 of LexLine we discussed the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (“RFIA”); the Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement and Enforcement (“CANSEE”) Act; and the House Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. These Bills were all recently...

  30. LexLine #154 P2P Team Arcade_XYZ discusses Decentralized P2P Loans

    On this episode of LexLine, I sat and visited with the team at Arcade_XYZ to discuss P2P decentralized loans on NFT and physical luxury items. https://www.arcade.xyz/

  31. LexLine⚖️ #153 July 14, 2023 - SpottieWiFi discusses Music NFTs & Metaverse live music venues

    Amazing conversation with the great @SpottieWiFi about the future of music NFTs and Web3 & Metaverse venues for live performances. https://www.alltimehighfest.com/

  32. LexLine Episode 152 - Zero Knowledge Proofs with Special Guest Houman Shadab

    We discuss Zero Knowledge Proofs with Special Guest Houman Shadab.

  33. LexLine Episode 150 - AI and IP with Special Guests Elizabeth Rothman & Franklin Graves

    In Episode 150 we discuss Elizabeth and Franklin's recent article published in IP Watchdog - "Defining Data: Improving Terminology Around Generative AI Models" https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/06/21/defining-data-improving-terminology-around-generative-ai-models/id=162562/

  34. LexLine Episode 149 - FTX Bankruptcy Second Interim Report

    We discuss the much awaited report form John Ray III in the FTX bankruptcy case.

  35. LexLine Episode 148 - SEC v. Binance

    SEC v. Binance: Lawyers for Binance file Motion for an Order Directing SEC Counsel to Comply with Applicable Rules Conduct. On today's LexLine, we breakdown the Binance motion.

  36. LexLine Episode 147 - Back from the Break. What did I miss? - June 20, 2023

    Latest updates in crypto & blockchain law! Good to be back!

  37. LexLine Episode 146 - SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase! June 5, 2023

    SEC sues Binance and Coinbase, New Crypto Bill, & Wahi brothers settle with SEC in Coinbase “Insider Trading” case.

  38. LexLine Episode 145 - Testing Chat.GPT-4 and Friday Web3 Legal Vibes - May 26, 2023

    On today's LexLine, I sked Chat.GPT-4 if an AI could be prosecuted for wire fraud? Here's what I got back.

  39. LexLine Episode 144 - Prof Tonya Evans May 23, 2023

    We are delighted to welcome Professor Tonya M. Evans as our special guest today on LexLine.

  40. LexLine Episode 143 - TLDR Court’s Holding in Warhol IP Case - May 19, 2023

    Today on LexLine we discussed the Supreme Court’s holding in the Warhol case and what it means for artists.

  41. LexLine Episode 142 - SEC Responds to Coinbase Mandamus - May 16, 2023

    Great conversation with Web3 lawyer Rick Tapia @RomeroFactor about the SEC’s response to the Coinbase Mandamus filed in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

  42. LexLine Episode 141 - US Chamber Files Amicus Brief in Support of Coinbase - May 12, 2023

    On today's LexLine we discussed the United States Chamber of Commerce's brief filed in support of Coinbase’s writ seeking a response from SEC!

  43. OpenSea verdict/SBF Motions to Dismiss LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #140

    OpenSea verdict/SBF Motions to Dismiss LexLine @RugRadio #140 5-9-23

  44. LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #139

    LexLine @RugRadio #139 5-2-23

  45. Yuga Ruling, OpenSea Trial & More ⚖️ LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #138

    Yuga Ruling, OpenSea Trial & More LexLine @RugRadio #138 4-25-23

  46. SEC Gensler Testifies before Congress—LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #137

    SEC Gensler Testifies before Congress—LexLine @RugRadio #137 4-18-23

  47. FTX Bankruptcy Interim Report LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #136

    FTX Bankruptcy Interim Report LexLine @RugRadio #136 4-11-23

  48. Treasury DeFi Rpt & National Security? LexLine⚖️ @RugRadio #135

    Treasury DeFi Rpt & National Security? LexLine @RugRadio

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Carlo D’Angelo is the host of LexLine⚖️ (DeFi Media, Inc.). Carlo is also a criminal defense lawyer, former law professor and crypto and NFT enthusiast with 25-plus years of experience defending state and federal crimes. To contact Carlo, visit https://linktr.ee/carlodangelo The views and opinions expressed by guests and speakers on this show do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or their affiliates. Nothing discussed in these podcasts should be considered legal or financial advice and in no way from an attorney-client relationship.

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