Reference Materials

On Second Thought, Blockvest Tokens Are Securities: Judge

A California federal judge has reconsidered an earlier decision and entered an injunction against a crypto startup accused of...

California Updates Waiver Language Common In Settlement Agreements

The California legislature recently updated the language of waivable language in California Civil Code Section 1542 that is intended...

Feb 25 · 1 min read >

Delaware Supreme Court Allows Email Inspection In Books & Records Suit

The Delaware Supreme Court in a recent order ruled an investor that is investigating potential fraud and mismanagement at...

House Bill Would Exclude Digital Currencies From Definition Of A Security

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would exclude digital currencies from the...

SEC Publishes Final Rule Expanding Regulation A To Reporting Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted final rules that will allow reporting companies to utilize the Regulation A...

SEC Further Clarifies Some Tokens May Not Be Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues to further clarify its position with respect blockchain tokens and regulation. Speaking...

Cryptocurrency Fund Hit With $50K Fine For Failing To Verify Investor Status

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission slapped CoinAlpha Advisors LLC with a cease-and-desist order and a $50,000 fine after...

Dec 15 · 53 sec read >

Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled Settle SEC’s ICO Touting Violation Cases

Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather and music producer DJ Khaled have settled U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges alleging they...

Dec 15 · 57 sec read >

Judge Says SEC Hasn’t Shown Blockvest Tokens Are Securities

A federal judge in the Southern District of California this week denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request...

Nov 30 · 1 min read >

SEC Levies First Penalties For ‘Non-Fraud’ Token Offerings

Yesterday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it settled charges against two startups that sold digital tokens in...

Nov 17 · 1 min read >