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Security Tokens — A Superior Platform for Securities Holding and Trading

James MercerJames ThompsonBy James Mercer and James Thompson on Posted in Blockchain, CryptoAssets, Cryptocurrency, SEC
The use of digital securities or security tokens has coincided with the explosion of crypto-currencies and efforts to establish Internet-traded coins or tokens with utility as a form of currency. Lost amidst the enthusiasm over the revolutionary implications of crypto-currencies is the simple fact that security tokens which use block-chain technology and smart contracts have … Continue Reading

How Crypto Token Function and Transferability Could Impact Classification as a Security

James GattoBy James Gatto on Posted in CFTC, CryptoAssets, Initial Coin Offerings, SEC, Virtual Currency
Much uncertainty exists throughout the world on the legality and legal classification of crypto tokens. In the United States, Ripple was sued recently for allegedly selling unregistered tokens (XRP) in a violation of U.S. securities laws.  The US SEC and CFTC have held hearings and are assessing whether to classify certain tokens as securities and/or … Continue Reading
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