J.W. Verret

J.W. Verret, associate professor at George Mason University, shares his journey from being a never-Trumper to potentially voting for Donald Trump in 2024. Topics include DEI in the military, anti-cryptocurrency sentiment on the left, inflation, the crisis at the border, and Trump's threat to our institutions.

J.W. Verret, an Associate Professor of Law specializing in securities and banking law, teams up with Jason Schwartz, a tax partner and co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain Practice at Fried Frank. They dive into Friend.tech, discussing whether the platform's 'keys' could be classified as securities. The conversation delves into tax implications for users, from gains to airdrops, and challenges surrounding privacy on the app. They also explore how Friend.tech differs from previous attempts at decentralized social media and ponder its future impact.

J.W. Verret, Associate Professor of Law at George Mason Law School and a crypto regulation expert, discusses the legal showdown between Coinbase and the SEC. He explains Coinbase's strategy likening it to a chess game, and how this case might reshape the Howey test. Verret delves into the implications of 'West Virginia vs. EPA' for crypto, critiques the SEC's tactics with Kraken, and speculates on the Ripple case’s future. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation.