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Regulation March 17, 2020
By David Hamilton

Russia’s Crypto Regulation Flip-Flops Explained

Russia’s Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Case Study in Regulatory ConflictRussia’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation has long been characterized by internal conflict rather than coherent policy. Over several...

Regulation March 16, 2020
By Matthew Unger

HODL Your Hoopla Over SEC Changes For Exempt Offerings – Thought Leaders

Editor’s Note: This article discusses a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposal released in 2020 regarding exempt offerings, including Regulation CF and Regulation A. At the...

Regulation March 13, 2020
By David Hamilton

EU Regulatory Sandboxes and Digital Securities Explained

Regulatory Sandboxes and the Evolution of EU Digital SecuritiesAs blockchain-based securities moved from theory to practice, European regulators faced a structural challenge: existing financial market rules...

Regulation March 7, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

How South Korea Brought Crypto Exchanges Under Regulation

South Korea’s Shift Toward Formal Digital Asset RegulationIn the early stages of global cryptocurrency adoption, South Korea emerged as one of the most active retail markets...

Regulation March 6, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

India Supreme Court and the Limits of Crypto Bans

India’s Supreme Court and Cryptocurrency RegulationIndia’s cryptocurrency market has long existed under regulatory uncertainty. In 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a sweeping restriction...

Regulation March 5, 2020
By Matthew Unger

Why EU blacklisting the Cayman Islands matters for the STO industry – Thought Leaders

Editor’s Note: This article is an external contribution written in early 2020 and reflects regulatory conditions, enforcement priorities, and blacklist designations in effect at that time....

Crowdfunding March 4, 2020
By David Hamilton

Canada’s Startup Crowdfunding Rules Explained

Canada’s Nationally Harmonized Startup Crowdfunding FrameworkCanada’s securities markets operate under a provincial system, which historically produced fragmented crowdfunding rules across jurisdictions. National Instrument 45-110 addressed this...

Regulation February 29, 2020
By Daniel Martin

Malta’s Early Security Token Regulation Explained

Malta’s Early Role in Security Token RegulationIn the late 2010s, Malta positioned itself as a regulatory testbed for blockchain and digital asset innovation. Through a combination...

Digital Securities February 19, 2020
By Rebecca Stoner

Commissioner Hester Peirce, SEC – Interview Series

I recently had the pleasure to sit down and talk with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce about the current landscape of digital assets, and how the SEC...

Regulation January 17, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Address Crypto-Assets within Regulatory Framework

What Is CSA Notice 21-327?CSA Notice 21-327 was issued to clarify how existing Canadian securities legislation applies to entities facilitating the trading of crypto assets. Rather...

Regulation January 17, 2020
By Daniel Martin

SEC Warning on IEOs: When Exchange Offerings Are Securities

What Is an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)?Initial Exchange Offerings emerged as a response to the excesses of the ICO boom. In an IEO, a token sale...

Regulation January 12, 2020
By David Hamilton

XRP and Securities Law: The Case That Shaped Crypto Regulation

The XRP Classification Debate ExplainedXRP has long occupied a unique position in the digital asset ecosystem. Unlike many cryptocurrencies launched through public mining or decentralized distribution,...

Glowing TON blockchain coin next to a judge’s gavel over a digital network background, symbolizing regulatory scrutiny of crypto projects.

Digital Securities January 10, 2020
By Daniel Martin

Telegram TON Case Explained: How the SEC Killed a $1.7B ICO

The TON Blockchain AmbitionTelegram set out to build the TON blockchain as a high-performance, consumer-scale network tightly integrated with its global messaging platform. The project’s vision...

Regulation November 26, 2019
By Daniel Martin

Are Digital Assets Property Under the Law?

The legal classification of digital assets has long been one of the most important unresolved questions facing blockchain adoption. Without clarity on whether digital assets constitute...

Regulation November 21, 2019
By Gene Deyev

Firsthand Overview of Digital Securities Legislation in Malta

Editor’s Note: This article is an outside contribution and reflects the regulatory landscape in Malta at the time of writing. While the core legal principles discussed...