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New for 2024: Beneficial Ownership Reporting

While 2024 looks to be full of possibilities, it also starts the clock ticking on an issue that may affect many US-based corporations and LLCs: beneficial ownership reporting. Broadly, as of 2024, virtually all small . . .

CFTC action against Opyn: a new approach to geo-blocking?

The Opyn case may signal a new approach to "geo-blocking" by the CFTC. Let's review the implications for other crypto projects.

SEC v. Ripple: is XRP a security? Sometimes.

The ruling is in. But it raises questions.

Binance and Coinbase: The SEC Goes for Broke

The SEC finally brought suit against two of the biggest names in crypto.

Bittrex: Is It Enough to "Scrub" Your Advertisements?

Removing problematic language from public-facing statements after an ICO: is it enough?

Suing a DAO: Is bZx a General Partnership?

What happens if your DAO is sued and it doesn't have a "wrapper"? A look at bZx.

Actually, Don't Release the Kraken: Staking Under Howey, and More

2023 looks to be a big year for legal crypto happenings.

The LBRY Case - A Court Considers Crypto

This doesn't happen often: a court evaluated a cryptocurrency under securities law.

Suing a DAO - The Ooki Case

You can sue a company - what about a DAO?

Gary Gensler Talks Crypto

The head of the SEC is talking about crypto.

A Quick Look at the Lummis-Gillibrand Bill

The Lummis-Gillibrand bill has been introduced. Let's take a look at what it says.

The Wahi Case - Implications for the Crypto Community

The Wahi brothers have been charged. What does it mean for crypto as securities?