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NFTs: But is it Art (or a Security)?

Global - March 12 2021 As the market for NFTs heats up, market participants should remain mindful of the regulatory implications of complex schemes…

Deric M. Behar, Miles P. Jennings, Stephen P. Wink

SEC Issues Guidance for Broker-Dealer Custody of Digital Assets

USA - January 12 2021 In a year-end change of course, the SEC identified the minimum steps that broker-dealers must take when acting as custodians of digital asset…

Deric M. Behar, Naim Culhaci, Stephen P. Wink

A VCOIN for Your Thoughts: Ethereum-Based Token Wins SEC No-Action Relief

USA - December 2 2020 The no-action letter is the first to expressly permit token transfer off-platform to non-users and conversion to Fiat currency by token holders…

Deric M. Behar, Stephen P. Wink

Telegram: Court Halts Grams Delivery

USA - April 3 2020 SEC’s motion for a preliminary injunction is granted, prohibiting delivery of Telegram tokens to purchasers…

Deric M. Behar, Carolina Bernal, Stephen P. Wink

Taking the Scarlet Out of the Letters I-C-O

USA - February 13 2020 SEC Commissioner Peirce has proposed a three-year safe harbor for qualifying token projects, but regulatory clarity remains elusive

Deric M. Behar, Carolina Bernal, Stephen P. Wink