In its second action involving NFTs, the SEC targets an offering tied to fundraising and promises of future value.
On September 13, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease-and-desist order (the...more
Ethereum’s transition to proof of stake presents opportunities and pitfalls for certain digital assets and tokens built on the network.
After years of development, the Ethereum blockchain appears poised to make its...more
Latham & Watkins lawyers discuss the emerging technology of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including how they function and their various legal implications in the US, UK, and APAC.
Topics:
• Understanding NFTs and their...more
8/2/2021
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Digital Media ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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Virtual Currency
As the market heats up for art-related NFTs, buyers should be aware of limitations on their rights to use those works. The convergence of blockchain technology and creative intellectual property (IP) through a non-fungible...more