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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

ICOs at the End of 2017: What We Think We Know and What We Don't Know

Initial coin offerings (ICOs), token pre-sales, and similar sales of blockchain-based coins and tokens are quickly becoming an important fundraising option, and an important method of attempting to seed a token-based platform...more

Perkins Coie

Resources on Crypto-Tokens and Securities Law

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The following resources take a deep dive into the issues surrounding crypto-tokens and securities law and recognize that, when properly designed, some tokens may not meet the Howey test...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

10 Tips for Navigating A Securities Class Action

Not Just for Issuers Anymore - Plaintiffs’ counsel have been trying to bring underwriters, bankers, auditors and other advisers into securities class actions as defendants, particularly where an issuer is unlikely to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

SAFEs and KISSes Poised to Be the Next Generation of Startup Financing

Overview - In late 2013, startup accelerator Y Combinator unveiled its Simple Agreement for Future Equity (“SAFE”) investment instrument as an alternative to convertible debt. While SAFE templates appeared in...more

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