Kayvan Sadeghi

Crypto lawyers Kayvan Sadeghi and Sam Enzer discuss the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys, focusing on MetaMask's swaps and staking services. They analyze how recent rulings on Coinbase and Binance challenge the SEC's claims and debate the potential Supreme Court involvement. The podcast also explores the implications of the SEC classifying MetaMask as a broker dealer and its staking product as a security.

Kayvan Sadeghi and Sam Enzer, expert crypto lawyers, tackle the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys regarding MetaMask's swaps and staking services. They dissect the SEC's claims about MetaMask acting as a broker-dealer and the classification of staking products as securities, drawing parallels to recent rulings on Coinbase and Binance. The conversation shifts to the potential for the Supreme Court to address inconsistent judicial opinions on crypto regulation and how this could reshape the legal landscape for digital assets.

Kayvan Sadeghi, a partner specializing in blockchain litigation, and Samson Enzer, a white-collar criminal defense expert, delve into the high-stakes trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. They discuss the critical differences between civil and criminal trials, emphasizing the defense's challenges. Listeners will learn about jury selection strategies, potential plea deals, and the significance of intent in the charges against SBF. The pair also analyze courtroom dynamics and the delicate balance of arguments expected from both the prosecution and defense.