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SEC Announced Framework for Classifying Digital Assets

Drumroll please…The US Securities and Exchange Commission has released a framework for classifying digital assets as securities.

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A Review Of The Proposed “Token Taxonomy Act” And Why It Falls Short…

While most people were busy with last minute Christmas shopping, on December 20th of last year Representatives Warren Davidson and Darren Soto were busy finalizing and introducing the proposed new “Token Taxonomy Act” (HR 7356). The proposed Token Taxonomy Act … Continue reading

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Breaking Down Highlights of the “JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018”

The House Financial Services Committee recently unveiled a new bill aimed at fostering increased private investment. The “JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018,” as the bill is titled, is actually a compilation of 32 individual bills. While the complete … Continue reading

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Focusing on the How, not the What – Making sense of recent SEC guidance on crypto assets

Through a triad of recent releases/interviews, the SEC has further clarified how it views the offering and sale of crypto assets. These guidance materials provide some really good insight on the SEC’s thinking with respect to its treatment of crypto … Continue reading

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ICO Attorneys Beware, You Could Be Next!

Following the SEC’s recent initial subpoena offerings (pun intended) targeting ICO issuers, many believe the SEC might now turn its sights toward some of the gatekeepers involved in the subject ICOs, including the attorneys. Some attorneys practicing in the ICO … Continue reading

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