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The Howey Test: The Fine Line Between a Security Token and a Utility Token
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent barrage of crypto-related firms and investments with enforcement actions tells a story that has long been a mystery to many. Two of these prominent cases made headlines in June. The first, a case against a social media...
The story behind the explosive growth of crypto funds
The explosive growth of crypto funds is a compelling story, especially when you consider that the concept has only been around for 6 years. Today, crypto funds have become the engine powering the thriving crypto industry. For one, compared to the 224 funds launched in...
9 Key Insights on The Menger-Mises Theory of the Origin of Money
From praxeological regression theorem to the creation of Bitcoin Have you ever stopped to wonder how money came to be, how a phenomenon so complex became perhaps the most critical factor in a country’s well being? Well, this topic has continued to garner its fair...
5 Major Takeaways from SEC’s New Investor Protection Rule
It seems that the controversies surrounding SEC’s newly adopted Regulation Best Interest rule (Reg BI), would continue to take center stage, even though it goes into effect next summer. The regulation is the culmination of a decade-long process that started in 2010,...
The era of digital assets class custody
The digital asset space has long heralded the unavailability of institution-grade crypto custodial services. This is one of the factors limiting the influx of institutional investors into the crypto market. Regulators are at a crossroads, and it will take a while...
How The IRS Identified 10,000 Cryptocurrency Holders Who Received Warning Letters?
The IRS has started an active campaign to up the compliance by crypto holders to tax policies. In a letter issued to 10,000 who “forgot” to report their gains, the agency clearly warned that crypto activities or other virtual currency transactions are...