Collins Belton

Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs, and Collins Belton, managing partner at Brookwood P.C., dissect the arrest of Avi Eisenberg, implicated in market manipulation. They engage in a heated debate about the implications for DeFi governance and the principle of 'code is law.' The discussion navigates whether utilizing DeFi code smartly constitutes fraud, the role of DAOs in governance, and the liability of those involved in Mango Markets. They also ponder the legal future of crypto amidst increasing scrutiny.

In this engaging discussion, Greg Xethalis, Chief Compliance Officer at Multicoin Capital, and Collins Belton, Founding Partner at Brookwood P.C., tackle pressing issues in crypto regulation. They decode how the SEC determines whether a token qualifies as a security, offering insights on DeFi's regulatory challenges. The duo argues for proactive stances on stablecoins, discussing the impact of regulatory scrutiny on centralized exchanges. They also explore the SEC's approach to decentralized projects, stressing the importance of clearer guidelines in a rapidly evolving landscape.