Weekly Roundup 08/04/23 (SEC vs HEX, Base and BALD, Curve hacked) (EP.442)

Matt and Nic are back for more deals and news. In this episode:

  • Nic’s early Do Kwon experience
  • Reflecting back on Terra/Luna
  • The SEC charges Richard Heart and HEX
  • Is the SEC’s case against Richard Heart flimsy?
  • Does the SEC deserve praise for coming after HEX?
  • Kyle Davies thinks he’s immune from prosecution because he gave up his US citizenship
  • Who’s behind the BALD rugpull?
  • Implications of the Curve hack
  • We look at Tether’s asset portfolio
  • Kenya suspends Worldcoin operations in the country
  • Is there an account firm choke point?
  • Ethereum future ETFs are filed
  • Judge Rakoff dissents from the Torres doctrine

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