Currently, crypto has become more of a wild west than ever before. With the lack of federal clarity, crypto has been much of a free-for-all, leaving investors to suffer losses due to terrorist financing, money laundering, and fraudulent actors like FTX (thanks, Sam Bankman Fraud) and Celsius. We have heard growing calls for regulation… but … Continue reading The Clock is Ticking but what Regulatory Avenue to Take?
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Legal Liability for DAOs
A decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, is a blockchain-based form of organization or company that is often governed by a native crypto token. Holders of these tokens gain the ability to vote on important matters directly related to the DAO. DAOs typically use smart contracts to coordinate the efforts and resources of many towards common … Continue reading Legal Liability for DAOs
In the Wake of FTX & Into the New Year: The Ethereum Merge & The Evolution of Crypto
Largely due to the FTX scandal, the crypto market is currently facing a crypto winter with unexpected lows. Recently, much focus has been on the negatives— the crypto market shrinking by $1.4 trillion, Bitcoin losing 60% of its value, and investor security unraveling to name a few. Undeniably, the FTX case of greed stands, and … Continue reading In the Wake of FTX & Into the New Year: The Ethereum Merge & The Evolution of Crypto
Webs Galore in Web3: NFTs in the SEC’s Eye
Breaking news in the Web3 space, the SEC is now probing crypto leader Yuga Labs over unregistered offerings, specifically the leader’s NFTs and ApeCoin, a cryptocurrency issued by ApeCoin DAO that was adopted by Yuga. At issue is whether non fungible tokens (NFTs) are investment contracts and thus securities. To determine whether NFTs are securities, … Continue reading Webs Galore in Web3: NFTs in the SEC’s Eye
More Certainty or More Ambiguity for Crypto-Asset Regulation?
On March 31, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (“SAB 121”) to provide guidance for companies in their handling of crypto-assets and to provide investors with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Specifically, SAB 121 focuses on the reporting and disclosure requirements for companies who hold crypto-assets, as … Continue reading More Certainty or More Ambiguity for Crypto-Asset Regulation?
Uncovering the Mystery of Crypto Markets: Binance
A Leader in Cryptocurrency Exchange, Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell, and trade crypto in the US. Binance is distinguished from other prominent trading platforms such as Coinbase in that it offers global crypto exchange services and offers trading, institutional benefits, and digital storage to more than just US users. Recently, … Continue reading Uncovering the Mystery of Crypto Markets: Binance
Part 1: Florida: A Leader in the Pay for Play Movement!
Nearly eight months ago, the first talk about state athletes being able to profit off of their name, image, and likeness through sponsorships and third-party endorsements was brought to the forefront as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act (FPTP). The nationwide campaign supporting pay for college athletes has since gained … Continue reading Part 1: Florida: A Leader in the Pay for Play Movement!
