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Meta and the FTC faced off in court today over whether the social media giant is a monopoly. Bradley Tusk, co-founder of Tusk Venture Partners and founder of Tusk Strategies joined the show to talk about whether the U.S. government has a shot.
Democrats are grappling with the future of criminal justice reform across the country. Eric Soufer spoke to Bloomberg Law about how the dynamic is manifesting in New York during ongoing budget negotiations. “The New York State Assembly has long resisted on principle any change to the criminal code that makes it easier to put people away,” said Eric Soufer, a Democratic strategist and former adviser to Heastie. Now, Soufer said, “they’re going against the DAs, the governor, the mayor, and the prevailing political winds not just in the state, but in the country.” https://lnkd.in/ewA49a9z
Shontell Smith, Esq. joined Brittany Lewis of Forbes to talk about the turmoil Democrats are facing in Washington following the budget vote earlier this month and why pushing back on Pres. Trump has been so much harder this time around. https://lnkd.in/enings_W
Fresh off being named a "Who's Who in Emerging Tech" by City & State, Eric Soufer speaks to Allison Morrow of CNN about the Justin Sun crypto litigation and the connection to President Trump's orbit. "Sun, who garnered headlines last year for his $6.2 million purchase of a banana duct-taped to a wall, is 'among the least sympathetic litigants in the industry,' Eric Soufer, a political adviser to major crypto companies, told me Thursday. "The SEC and Sun’s lawyers, in their letter to the judge, proposed submitting a status report 60 days after a stay, at which point there would likely be more details about the case’s resolution, including any possible settlement. “'Obviously his connections to Trump Coin are going to raise questions,' Soufer added. 'But we need to see what the actual settlement looks like before we can judge just how much politics may have played a role.'" https://lnkd.in/ezeT-YHW
Congratulations to Tusk client, Bastion, for their acquisition of Dibbs Trust Company and for securing a coveted Limited Purpose Trust Charter from NYDFS. Tusk partner Eric Soufer + team were proud to advise on their application and overall transaction. Bastion is poised to emerge as premier platform for secure, compliant, and scalable white-label stablecoin issuance and NYDFS continues to be the global leader in digital asset regulation. Congratulations to Evan Vandenberg, Nassim Eddequiouaq, Caroline Friedman, Till Mueller, Bill Pulmeri + their teams!
I am proud to announce that Bastion has acquired Dibbs Trust and has subsequently secured a New York Limited Purpose Trust Charter. This additional regulatory licensing represents a critical milestone in Bastion’s journey to become the most trusted partner for our upcoming regulated stablecoin issuance platform. Regulatory clarity is finally emerging as new legislation addresses market structures and stablecoin issuance. Under the oversight of the NYDFS, Bastion meets some of the highest compliance standards in the world. Stablecoins require robust foundations to expand globally and gain adoption by the largest institutions and enterprises. Our upcoming stablecoin issuance platform is designed for institutions and enterprises to onboard both their corporate operations and their global user bases, offering: • issuance of branded stablecoins • integrated global payments capabilities • enhanced loyalty programs Each of these components is essential for the next wave of stablecoins to succeed—starting from the issuer—with no compromise on security or compliance. Bastion is joining a select group of companies operating under a New York Limited Purpose Trust Charter, including PayPal, Coinbase, Fidelity, and Ripple. We know that we are not just building technology; we are building trust. This regulatory approval, along with money transmitter licenses obtained in many states, also represents our commitment to building a financial infrastructure that institutions can rely on for the coming decade. The next phase for stablecoins is here: secure, scalable, and built for enterprises. We’re just getting started—more updates soon.
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Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 11a.m. ET for a conversation between Daniel Richman, Dana Rubinstein, Shontell Smith, Esq. and Jeffrey Toobin on how the feds' order to dismiss its own prosecution of Eric Adams has destabilized the government. Hosted by Jelani Cobb, Ph.D., dean of Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, and moderated by Harry Siegel, editor at THE CITY (newsroom) and contributing writer for Vital City, this event asks: Who is running the show? Can the mayor survive 2025? What happens next in the courts — and in the court of public opinion? You can register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/eYGFwax8
After Mayor Adams' charges were dropped, more and more Dem voters are actively seeking an alternative. Chris Coffey thinks former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is well-positioned to pick many of them. "For all the voters that are going to be upset with the mayor about his flirting with Donald Trump, a lot of those voters are going to need somewhere to go. A lot of people think Cuomo has to run, and I assume he will, and he’ll be in a good position.” https://lnkd.in/gpw3-cCv
Delaware’s outsized role in corporate law is now in the spotlight. Tusks efforts in the state on behalf of our client Phil Shawe highlighted in the Times. “This isn’t the first time Delaware has come under heat. Phil Shawe, the chief executive of the language and business services company TransPerfect, mounted a multiyear campaign against Delaware after the court effectively seized his business during a fight with his former partner and co-owner. That campaign included a lawsuit against one of the Delaware court judges, a $2 million advertising campaign and support for a $1 million PAC opposing Bethany Hall-Long, a candidate for governor last year, arguing that Hall-Long had “failed to support judicial diversity” in her time as state lieutenant governor. (Hall-Long lost in the Democratic primary.)” https://lnkd.in/e5TKZgnf
Congratulations to Ken Martin on becoming Democratic National Committee Chair! The Tusk DC team and Latino Victory were proud to support his campaign!
The mayor's race has yet to pick up steam with so many unknowns still out there. Shontell Smith, Esq. weighs in. "The mayor’s current legal troubles and speculation surrounding unannounced candidates have paralyzed the race.” https://lnkd.in/eHvvDY4u