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McDermott Will & Emery

Kryptofonds in Deutschland – Was Verwahrstellen und Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften (voraussichtlich) beachten müssen

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Das Inkrafttreten des Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetzes markierte bereits 2023 die Geburtsstunde der „Kryptofonds“ in Deutschland, indem die unmittelbare Anlage in Kryptowerte auch für Publikumsfonds (i.S.d. §§ 221 bzw. 261 KAGB)...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

White House creates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile

On March 6, the White House announced Executive Order 14233 to establish the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This order aims to leverage bitcoin’s “scarcity and security” by maintaining it as a...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Executive Order Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile

Bitcoin and other digital assets now have a welcome home in the United States government. On March 6, President Trump signed an executive order (the March 6 Order) establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States...more

Polsinelli

Beyond the Blockchain: What’s Next for Digital Assets After Explosive Growth in 2024

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Web3 represents the next evolution of the internet, characterized by decentralized networks and blockchain technology, enabling user-centric platforms and applications with enhanced security and data ownership. Digital...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Shielding Your Cryptocurrency: Essential Estate Planning and Asset Protection Strategies in the Digital Age

As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin surge to unprecedented values—crossing the $100,000 mark at the time of this writing—both seasoned investors and newcomers are pouring billions into this thriving asset class. The U.S....more

K&L Gates LLP

Asset Management Regulatory Year in Review 2024

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2024 was a year of meaningful regulatory change for asset managers globally. The regulatory activity was wide ranging and without a particular unifying theme. In fact, the wide, and in cases diverging focuses of key global...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Planning for Your Digital Legacy

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In this episode of the Digital Planning Podcast, Jen Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch sit down with special guest, Richard Zack, CEO and Co-Founder of Eternal Me, to dive into the essential, yet often overlooked, topic of...more

King & Spalding

What Does a Second Trump Administration Mean for the Private Funds Industry?

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The incoming Trump administration will bring significant changes to regulatory policy as it relates to the asset management industry, and private funds, in particular...more

K&L Gates LLP

Significant Changes on the Way for AML Reporting Entities

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The Attorney-General has introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) to address regulatory “gaps” in Australia’s existing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism...more

Alston & Bird

SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities: Continued Focus on Private Funds and Cybersecurity

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Our Investment Funds and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Groups discuss what investment fund advisers and broker-dealers should know about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations’...more

K&L Gates LLP

SEC Says Crypto ETPs Are Exam Priority

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On 21 October 2024, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (Division) published its 2025 Examination Priorities (Priorities) to provide insight into what the Division plans to focus on in the 2025 fiscal year. In addition to...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2025 Priorities

On October 21, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)’s Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2025 examination priorities....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

A New Age of PerFFFection June 2024 - Potential Impact of UCC Article 12 on Fund Finance Transactions

At the bottom of the stack in investment fund structures, there are generally “real” assets—things like equity interests in portfolio companies, mortgage loans, commercial receivables, maybe even bricks and mortar. Fund...more

Mayer Brown

Crypto Asset Management: Expansion Roadmap for Managers and Investors (Part 1)

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Asset managers who invest in crypto assets are expanding their footprint as managers of capital for investors. Investors are increasingly seeking out asset managers that have expertise in crypto assets. Likewise, crypto asset...more

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Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2024

To understand the litigation and regulatory risks that are coming in 2024 for private capital, it is helpful to look back briefly on recent events. Arguably, the single most important event over the last 18 months was the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Unraveling the Crypto Code: California's New DFAL Explained – The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, Troutman Pepper Partner Ethan Ostroff welcomes his colleague Addison Morgan to discuss California's Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The DFAL...more

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California Enacts Landmark Crypto Licensing Law

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To date, crypto companies have been able to operate in California without a license, but that will change effective July 2025 under the state’s newly-enacted “Digital Financial Assets Law” (the Law), signed by Governor Newsom...more

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Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds July - September 2023

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Welcome to the July – September 2023 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds. This report covers key dates and developments during the quarter, such...more

K&L Gates LLP

Luxembourg Financial Services Regulator, the Financial Sector Supervisory Commission, and Issues FAQs on "Virtual Asset Service...

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New FAQS Complementary to FAQs on Investment in Virtual Assets - Further to the general publications by the Financial Sector Supervisory Commission (CSSF) in 2020 and 2021 and two sets of frequently asked questions (FAQs)...more

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Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Exploring DAOs

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In this episode of the Digital Planning Podcast Jen Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch discuss planning considerations for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO’s)....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Current Landscape of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement - The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, our host Ethan Ostroff joins his colleagues Chris Willis and Trey Smith to discuss the current landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. Our team offers insights to the...more

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Current Landscape of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement - The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis is joined by colleagues Ethan Ostroff and Trey Smith to discuss the current landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. Our...more

Morgan Lewis

Tokenized Funds, The Next Investment Trend? Regulatory Developments in the UK, EU, and UAE

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There has been a growing trend among traditional funds and asset managers to launch programs to tokenize alternative assets. The main benefits of tokenizing funds include increased liquidity and accessibility, heightened...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Crypto in a Time of Uncertainty - June 7th, 9:30 am PT

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Join our panel of experts for a one-hour session as they discuss the current state of the digital asset ecosystem, the unique challenges of anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance in the digital asset space, and...more

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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Fund Managers – Current State of Play

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The current regulatory requirements in Hong Kong with regards to managing funds that invest in "virtual assets" ("VA") can be summarized as follows – if an asset manager has a licence from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures...more

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