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SEC Staff Says Certain Protocol Staking Activities Don't Constitute the Sale of Securities

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued a statement on Certain Protocol Staking Activities, essentially articulating the Division’s view that “Protocol Staking Activities,” do not involve the offer and sale...more

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FCA update on PISCES and pre-application support

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) sandbox, following the consultation in December 2024 (CP24/29). PISCES will be a new...more

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SEC Staff Speaks to Stablecoins

The SEC staff has promulgated new views on stablecoins.   Specifically, the staff statement addresses stablecoins that are designed to maintain a stable value relative to the United States Dollar, or “USD,” on a one-for-one...more

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – March 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain...more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: December 19, 2024

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With Bitcoin hitting record highs and breaking a barrier long seen as aspirational, and with a new administration making key appointments, the year is ending with much excitement and momentum for the digital assets industry....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Fintech in Brief: SEC Action Highlights Questions Related to the Use of Influencers and Index Providers by Investment Advisers

A recent settlement announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlights the risks of using social media influencers when marketing investments. It also underscores recent SEC scrutiny on the use of index...more

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What New Digital Sandbox Regs Hold in Store for UK Markets

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Digital Securities Sandbox) Regulations 2023 came into force on Jan. 8, creating the U.K.'s first digital securities sandbox within which firms would be able to test new...more

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EU Authority Seeks Feedback on Potential Shorter EU Settlement Cycle

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has opened a call for evidence on shortening the settlement cycle in the EU. The existing EU settlement cycle for trades in transferable securities executed on trading venues is...more

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