Wyoming Becomes First U.S. State to Launch Stablecoin -
On August 19, the Wyoming Stable Token Commission (WYSTC) announced the mainnet launch of the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), marking a historic moment for Wyoming as...more
8/22/2025
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Trump Signs Executive Order To Expand 401(k) Access to Alternative Assets- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 directing the Department of Labor to review guidelines that could open 401(k) retirement...more
8/15/2025
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On July 18, the GENIUS Act (the Act) was signed into law by President Donald Trump. According to a fact sheet released by the White House, the legislation aims to position the United States as a leader in the development of...more
7/25/2025
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On May 27, Circle Internet Group Inc., the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced its plan to go public via an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). According to Circle’s Form S-1, Circle will...more
5/30/2025
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Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters...more
1/31/2025
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Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters...more
1/27/2025
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