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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Announces Major Overhaul of its Interconnection Procedures

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On June 16, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “the Commission”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”), announcing proposed reforms to its pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures...more

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Congressional SPACtivity Continues: Draft Legislation Proposes to Eliminate Safe Harbor Protection for Projections in SPAC...

Updates from recent U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing and proposed legislation - In light of recent Congressional hearings and proposed legislation, market participants should remain vigilant and prepared...more

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IOSCO issues report on regulating cryptoasset trading platforms

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IOSCO has published its final report on the issues, risks and regulatory considerations associated with CTPs, which includes key considerations to help regulatory authorities address those issues. ...more

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[Event] Blockchain Briefing - February 27th, San Francisco, CA

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The emergence of blockchain technology has transformed and will continue to disrupt the way companies in various industries conduct business. The technology, strategy and laws in this space are constantly evolving, and as...more

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2019 Digital Asset Regulatory Look Back (US Edition)

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It was a year filled with tantalizing tidbits and many loose ends. 2019 marked the 10th year since blockchain technology was released into the wild by its still unknown inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, who mined the first bitcoin...more

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A Tipping Point for the Regulation of Cryptoassets in the EU?

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The EC consults on existing cryptoasset regulatory framework and considers a separate EU framework for cryptoassets outside the current scope.  On 19 December 2019, the European Commission (EC) launched a public...more

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SEC Division of Enforcement 2019 Annual Report Shows Cryptocurrency Is Still Under the Microscope

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The SEC Division of Enforcement’s 2019 Annual Report, released earlier this month, shows a continuing focus on activities involving blockchain and cryptocurrency, and its website shows an increase in cases since last fiscal...more

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FinCEN’s New Guidance for Cryptocurrency Businesses – Some Questions Answered, Some New Questions Raised, Careful Consideration a...

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Last month, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released new guidance to clarify when the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) will apply to businesses that involve cryptocurrencies (what FinCEN refers to as convertible...more

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With the Enactment of the Loi PACTE, the French Regulatory Framework for Crypto-Activities and ICOs Becomes Effective

Act No. 2019-486 of May 22, 2019 (the Loi PACTE), which creates a regulatory framework for both initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related businesses, has finally been enacted by the French government and became...more

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2019 Cryptocurrency Regulations – A Primer and What to Expect Throughout the Year

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You’ve heard this before, but it still holds true – cryptocurrency regulations are coming. Everyone knows they’re inevitable, and there has been some trepidation amongst investors that regulations will disrupt innovation and...more

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ESMA Examines EU Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets and ICOs

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The Situation: On January 9, 2019, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") issued advice to the EU Commission, Council, and Parliament on initial coin offerings ("ICOs") and crypto assets. The Result: ESMA...more

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FINRA, Following the SEC, Prioritizes Supervision of Digital Assets in 2019 “Priorities Letter”

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On January 22, 2019 FINRA, the self-regulatory organization for U.S. broker-dealers, released its “Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities Letter” for 2019. A number of of FINRA’s hot topics for 2019 should be of interest...more

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ESMA and EBA Assess Whether Crypto-Assets Are Regulated Under Existing EU Rules and Advise the European Commission to Consider an...

On Jan. 9, 2019, both the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on crypto-assets....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Getting to a Fully Operational Token Platform

This article discusses recommended strategies for token issuers to finance and develop fully operational and legally compliant token platforms through financing efforts and token distribution plans that are structured early...more

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France Set to Enact the First Regulatory Framework for Crypto-asset Intermediaries

After allowing registration and transfer of unlisted securities through distributed ledgers in 2017 and drafting legislation for initial coin offerings (ICOs) earlier this year, France is contemplating the introduction of a...more

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Some Legal Issues Surrounding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Part 2: Regulation of ICOs.

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This is Part 2 of a seven-part series of posts looking at some broad legal issues affecting crypto-currencies. State and federal regulators, especially the SEC, have moved aggressively to halt unregistered initial coin...more

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FinCEN Director Addresses Bureau’s Approach to Digital Currency and Financial Innovation

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On August 9, 2018, Kenneth A. Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), delivered remarks at the 2018 (Legal) Tech Conference at Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology. ...more

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FinCEN Director Addresses Virtual Currency and Touts Regulatory Leadership and Value of SAR Filings

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Address Emphasizes Role of SARs in Fighting Illegal Activity, Including Drug Dealing Fueling the Opioid Crisis - Kenneth Blanco, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), discussed last week...more

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Can a Digital Token Evolve? Head of Corp Fin Says “Yes”, if Network Becomes Decentralized

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“Can a digital asset that was originally offered in a securities offering ever be later sold in a manner that does not constitute an offering of a security?” ...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

IP+T: Intelligence Newsletter - Q2 2018

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In the past several months, cryptocurrencies have been all over the news with the meteoric rise in the value of Bitcoin up to $20,000. At its peak in early January 2018, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies...more

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Wyoming Enacts Comprehensive Blockchain Legislation

As numerous states propose and enact legislation focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, in 2018, no state has been more aggressive in this space than Wyoming. ...more

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BaFin Publishes Statement on ICO and Token Regulation

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BaFin, the German Federal Financial Services Supervisory Authority, joins global regulators in releasing guidance for German ICO issuers and advisors. The growing number and commercial significance of cryptographic token...more

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Gibraltar’s Financial Services Regulator Adopts First-Ever Purpose-Built Blockchain Regulations

Gibraltar has become the first jurisdiction worldwide to offer a fully regulated framework for firms working with distributed ledger technology (DLT)—also known as blockchain. The new regulatory framework means that FinTech...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Rules Out New Rules for Distributed Ledger Technology

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The Financial Conduct Authority has published a feedback statement on Distributed Ledger Technology, following the discussion paper it issued in April 2017....more

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ESMA Highlights EU Regulatory Rules Applicable to ICOs

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ESMA has published two statements highlighting ICO risks for investors and EU regulatory rules applicable to issuers and advisors involved with ICOs. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published two...more

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