When is a Token NOT a Security? Key Legal Tests
Practical analysis of when tokens fall outside securities laws using Howey, Reves, and other tests.
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SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121: Crypto Custody Impact
Understanding SAB 121’s requirements for crypto custodians and its effect on institutional adoption.
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Coinbase v. SEC: The Exchange Classification Battle
Analysis of the SEC’s case against Coinbase and the broader fight over exchange registration requirements.
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SEC Climate Disclosure Rules & Crypto Mining Operations
How SEC climate disclosure requirements affect publicly traded crypto mining companies.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: Legal Framework & Market Implications
The regulatory pathway that led to spot Bitcoin ETF approval and what it means for future crypto products.
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SEC Enforcement Trends 2024-2025: What’s Next for Crypto
Data-driven analysis of SEC crypto enforcement patterns and predictions for future regulatory focus.
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SEC Crypto Task Force 2025: New Leadership, New Approach
Analysis of the SEC’s restructured crypto enforcement approach under new leadership and what it means for the industry.
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Ripple v. SEC: Complete Legal Analysis & Precedent Impact
Comprehensive breakdown of the landmark Ripple case, key rulings, and implications for token classification.
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EU Crypto Travel Rule Now in Effect: What CASPs Must Know About TFR Compliance
EU’s crypto travel rule (TFR) is now enforceable. CASPs must transmit originator/beneficiary data on all transfers — here’s what to do now.
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EU Crypto Travel Rule Now in Effect: What CASPs Must Know About Regulation 2023/1113
EU Regulation 2023/1113 extends FATF Travel Rule to all crypto transfers. CASPs must collect originator/beneficiary data with no minimum threshold.
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Decentralization as a Legal Defense: Standards and Tests
Decentralization as Legal Defense: When Distribution Matters Decentralization has emerged as a pivotal concept in cryptocurrency regulation, potentially affecting securities classification, liability exposure, and regulatory treatment. When a network is sufficiently decentralized, various legal consequences may change. This analysis examines how decentralization functions as a legal defense and the standards courts and regulators apply. The…
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Cross-Border Crypto Transactions: Navigating Jurisdictional Conflicts
Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Transactions: Conflict of Laws Analysis Cryptocurrency transactions inherently transcend national boundaries, creating complex jurisdictional questions when legal disputes arise. Traditional conflict of laws principles, developed for physical transactions, struggle to address digital assets that exist simultaneously on globally distributed networks. This analysis examines jurisdictional frameworks for cross-border crypto transactions. The Jurisdictional Challenge Blockchain…
