Just days before Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated XRP futures on its U.S. derivatives platform, the Oregon Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that 31 cryptocurrencies sold on Coinbase — including XRP, UNI, LINK, AAVE, and MKR — are unregistered securities.
This lawsuit goes way further than the SEC’s original complaint, which listed 13 tokens. The Oregon case expands that number to 31, calling them “crypto securities” and alleging they were offered and sold as investment contracts through Coinbase and Coinbase Prime.
What’s raising eyebrows is the inclusion of XRP, especially since Coinbase delisted the token shortly after the SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, and didn’t relist it until after the July 2023 summary judgment from Judge Torres. In that ruling, Judge Torres stated that XRP itself is not a security, a key detail the Oregon complaint does not appear to acknowledge.
Days before Coinbase’s CTFC regulated XRP futures goes live on Coinbase Derivatives the Oregon AG files a complaint that alleges XRP sold on the Coinbase platform and Coinbase prime is a ‘crypto security’ ignoring that Coinbase delisted XRP from those platforms and did not allow… https://t.co/cS0WTLqozUpic.twitter.com/xnc3fQjAxc
This legal action arrives at a pivotal time for Coinbase, as the exchange recently launched XRP futures trading for U.S. customers through its CFTC-regulated derivatives platform on April 21, hinting at renewed confidence in the regulatory status of the token.
The lawsuit has sparked fresh debate over the legal classification of digital assets in the U.S., as regulators and state officials continue to take different positions on what defines a security in the crypto space.
The crypto community has long awaited a pro-crypto era in the U.S., hoping for clearer regulations and support for innovation. Half of that vision began to take shape when Trump took office, promising to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. Now, the other half is falling into place as Paul Atkins is officially sworn in as SEC Chair.
“The Perfect Person”
President Trump was beside the newly-sworn in SEC Chair as he took office and promised to make the SEC’s approach to regulating digital assets more sensible and fair. Trump introduced Atkins as the “perfect person” to lead the SEC, during the swearing-in ceremony. Trump was also hopeful that Atkins would put an end to the SEC’s misuse of power and unfair enforcement action under Biden’s administration.
He called ‘digital asset regulation’ to be a top priority of his and he would provide a solid regulatory foundation, as he resumes his role.
“A top priority in my chairmanship will be to provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets through a rational, coherent, and principled approach,” he said.
He also ensured that he would make the US the most safest and supportive country in the world, to smoothly carry on crypto operations an activities and keep politics out of securities regulations.
Industry Experts’ Faith In Atkins
Several crypto advocates have voiced their support and belief in Atkins as the industry gears up for a major shift from an enforcement-focused approach to a regulatory clarity and guidance-driven framework.
“SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will be good for Bitcoin,” said Michael Saylor, the CEO of Strategy (formerly Microstrategy).
SteelWave Digital’s Founder, Mitchell DiRaimondo, summed it up perfectly saying “Atkins brings the clarity we need right now.” “Bitcoin finally has an ally in the SEC. Let the bull run begin,” commented the FIO Protocol.
The SEC has been making steady progress under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda. A Virtual Currency Task Force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, was created in January to reshape virtual currency regulation. It has already held two roundtables discussing key issues. The third meeting scheduled on April 25th, will focus on crypto custody.
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The crypto community has long awaited a pro-crypto era in the U.S., hoping for clearer regulations and support for innovation. Half of that vision began to take shape when Trump took office, promising to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. Now, the other half is falling into place as Paul Atkins is …
Jeffy Yu, the 22-year-old co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto project Zerebro, is at the center of a growing controversy following reports that he may have faked his death.
Initially believed to have committed suicide, Yu’s alleged passing triggered a massive surge in his legacy meme coin, LLJEFFY token. It skyrocketed to a market cap of around $105 million. However, mounting evidence suggests Yu may still be alive and actively involved in cryptocurrency transactions.
The Rise and Fall of Legacoin: Jeffy Yu’s Alleged Death and $105 Million Surge
On May 4, a video surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly showing Yu taking his own life during a livestream on the Pump.fun platform. This prompted widespread shock in the crypto community.
Heartbroken over the Zerebro dev’s tragic loss. A reminder to check on each other—this space can be tough. Rest in peace.
Family can be your rock through tough times—lean on them, talk it out, and let their love lift you up.
His now-deleted obituary was posted on the Legacy platform on May 6, and many tribute posts followed. That same day, a pre-scheduled article attributed to Yu was published. The article introduced the “Legacoin,” a new category of meme coins tied to legacy and permanence.
“If you’re reading this, it’s because my 72 hour deadman’s switch triggered so i’m not here, at least physically or my adhd really got the best of me (oops, i’ll post an update when i have that ‘oh shit’ moment, embarrassing if the token isn’t live) this is a legacoin, my final art piece LLJEFFY,” the blog read.
The coin offers no promises or returns. It is described as “interactive performance art” where the trading activity on the blockchain reflects human emotions like fear, greed, and hope. Yu also expressed discontent with how wealth and fame led to the breakdown of meaningful relationships.
“You only truly die when you’re forgotten How will you define your legacy?” Yu asked in his final blog.
After the blog went live, the associated token LLJEFFY surged in value. According to DEXScreener, its market capitalization reached approximately $105 million, marking an appreciation of 2,115%.
Zerebro’s own token also saw a modest rise, pushing its market cap to $46.5 million. Nonetheless, the rise was fleeting. As of the latest data, LLJEFY has lost 96.19% of its value, with its current market cap at just $4.0 million. ZEREBRO has also faced a double-digit decline of 19.9%, according to CoinGecko data.
Is the Zerebro Co-Founder Still Alive?
The rapid decline came as users started to post evidence that Yu was still alive and actively trading.
“Incredibly the ghost of the Zerebro dev is buying his “legacy coin” on his phantom wallet brings a whole new meaning to phantom wallet I guess,” a user noted.
On-chain analysis by X user Vee revealed that a wallet address (G5sjgjPdFdoz7hRa49yDobeSdqMooCmDwsCUERqLTfyr), allegedly linked to Yu, continued to be active after his reported passing.
“I’ve just noticed that one of Jeffy Yu’s addresses is dumping ZEREBRO, then sending USDC to the HTX exchange, and then that money is coming to Jeffy’s address that created LLJeffy,” Vee posted.
Moreover, Lookonchain revealed that a wallet, potentially associated with Yu, sold 35.55 million ZEREBRO for 8,572 SOL ($1.27 million). Following this, the wallet transferred 7,100 SOL ($1.06 million) to the developer wallet “G5sjgj” linked to LLJEFFY.
Further fueling suspicion, multiple sources, including crypto influencer Irene Zhao, cited insider knowledge claiming Yu faked his death. In addition, another user called Daniele posted a letter Yu allegedly sent to an early investor, admitting that he had created the video to move away from the public eye.
“Crypto just witnessed its first pseudocide exit strategy,” Daniele wrote.
In the letter, Yu shared that he had been harassed, blackmailed, and doxxed, leading him to fear for his safety. He outlined that stepping away openly would have negatively affected the value of his projects. Thus, he chose this route for his safety and peace.
“I have not profited from this situation; rather, the contrary, I have incurred substantial expenses in legal fees and related costs associated with this planned exit,” Yu wrote in the letter.
dYdX Trading Inc. (“dYdX”) today announced the strategic acquisition of key business teams from the dYdX Foundation, including Marketing, Business Development, and Solutions. This move marks a significant milestone in aligning go-to-market efforts more closely with product and engineering.
The acquisition is designed to create tighter integration between growth and product functions, enabling dYdX to run more effective, data-driven GTM campaigns for major feature and product launches. By embedding marketing and business development directly alongside engineering, dYdX aims to shorten feedback loops, increase launch velocity, and deepen ecosystem engagement across global markets.
This shift comes at a pivotal moment, as dYdX is actively developing several transformative product upgrades, including Spot Trading, Multi-Asset Margining, and EVM Support. These launches represent critical steps in expanding the platform’s utility and accessibility, making deep coordination across teams more important than ever.
“Product-led growth demands close integration between product and growth teams. This acquisition enables dYdX protocol to build, launch, and scale more effectively as we pursue our most ambitious roadmap to date,” said dYdX Founder Antonio Juliano.
The transition will ensure continued support for partners, traders, and ecosystem contributors while unlocking new synergies between product innovation and market adoption.
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