On March 21st New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order which seeks to protect individuals who experience financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order does the following:
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On June 14, 2018, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Director, William Hinman, gave a speech titled “Digital Asset Transactions: When Howey Met Gary (Plastic).” This speech provides additional insight into the SEC’s...more
The first two weeks in March 2018 have seen a number of developments with respect to the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
Regulation of Online Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms-
On March 7, 2018, the...more
Upon assuming office earlier this year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy emphasized his intention to legalize marijuana for adult use throughout the State as a priority item. To that end, the State of New Jersey has already...more
New York entrepreneurs in the virtual currency space must be careful to follow New York’s licensing requirements enacted under Financial Services Law Sections 102, 104, 201, 206, 301, 302, 309, and 408. Under the new...more
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to, among other things, revise the rules related to the thresholds for registration, termination of registration, and suspension of reporting under Section...more