SEC Clarifies That Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Is Not a Securities Offering
Written by: Aaron Krowne, Esq. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a notice on March 20, 2025 (the “Notice”), giving its perspective on certain proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining operations. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance stated that PoW mining does not involve the offer or sale of securities and thus miners and […]
SEC Broker-Dealer Enforcements Against Crypto Market-Makers: Summary and Implications
Written by: Aaron Krowne, Esq. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been cracking down in recent years on crypto market-makers for allegedly operating as unregistered broker-dealers—firms that execute trades, facilitate transactions, or provide liquidity for others. Many assumed they were exempt from traditional broker-dealer rules due to regulatory uncertainty. However, as the market […]
Legal Considerations for End-point Hacks and Fraud in Crypto
Written by: Aaron Krowne Cryptocurrency’s rapid growth has brought both innovation and risk. While blockchain is secure, end-point vulnerabilities—targeting individual users—remain a major weakness. Beyond hacks, fraudulent schemes like Ponzi schemes, rug pulls, and phishing scams have cost investors billions, often leaving them little legal recourse. As governments strengthen laws to combat crypto fraud and […]
A Discussion of the Part 1 of the U.S. Copyright Office Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Written by: Eric Goldman The U.S. Copyright Office is actively engaged in monitoring the impact artificial intelligence (AI) systems are having on intellectual property, recognizing the traditionally symbiotic relationship between copyright and technology. In early 2023, the Copyright Office announced an initiative to explore the intersection of copyright and AI. A Notice of Inquiry (NOI) […]
Working with Key Opinion Leaders in Web3, a Legal Perspective
Written by: Efren Medina and Aaron Krowne, Esq. As the web3 landscape grows, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) have emerged as increasingly important figures in driving adoption and engagement for emerging projects. Unlike traditional influencers, KOLs in web3 often bring specialized knowledge in web3 gaming, blockchain, NFTs and tokenomics, making their opinions invaluable to both newer and established […]
A Look into the EU’s MiCA Framework
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is poised to revolutionize the digital asset landscape, setting a global benchmark for comprehensive crypto regulation. By addressing key challenges like regulatory fragmentation and investor protection, MiCA aims to create a safer and more transparent environment for crypto businesses and users alike. This article provides a detailed overview of MiCA, […]
Navigating the Complex World of Digital Asset Compliance
In today’s fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain technology, ensuring compliance isn’t just a legal necessity—it’s a cornerstone of trust and sustainability. For businesses and individuals diving into the digital asset space, understanding the web of regulations that governs these activities can feel overwhelming. But when done right, compliance becomes more than just a […]
AI Litigation Highlights: Anthropic PBC
Large language model (LLM) generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming more and more common in all aspects of life. These systems have the ability to respond to queries from users and generate responses. Who hasn’t had the experience of calling a customer service telephone line and being prompted by an automated system to answer a series […]
The SEC Has Spoken: Is it Open Season for Memecoin Issuers?
Written by: Aaron Krowne, Esq. The SEC made news on February 27, 2025, by releasing a favorable statement regarding memecoin issuances. Close SEC-watchers in the crypto world already expected that the new SEC leadership (as part of the dramatic political change in Executive Branch administration) was likely to have a more favorable stance towards memecoins – however, this […]
ICO Securities Compliance: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Written by: Aaron Krowne Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have become a popular method for blockchain ventures to raise capital. However, the rise of ICOs (and other forms of token-issuances, sometimes also called “Initial DEX Offerings” or “IDOs”, “Initial Exchange Offerings” or “ILOs”, or a variety of other terms–hereunder, all “ICOs”) has brought significant regulatory scrutiny, […]
