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This article by Max Dilendorf and Rika Khurdayan was originally published by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (Bloomberg BNA) (“BBNA”) on December 07, 2018 …

Advantages, challenges and the process of tokenizing real estate.  Topics include:

-Why tokenize real estate?

-Key considerations of a real estate tokenization strategy

-How to tokenize a real estate project: practical steps &  cases

Real estate sellers, developers and their brokers should consider an alternative approach for marketing and selling properties in New York to local and international buyers.  This approach involves closing real estate transactions using Bitcoin.

Some of the largest real estate brokerage firms in New …

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Since 2017, companies utilizing blockchain technology to raise funds through security token offerings (also referred to as token sales, ICOs or token generating events) have made a qualitative leap toward compliance with the securities laws while selling their tokens to U.S. investors.

Now, majority …

On August 14, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order against Tomahawk Exploration LLC (Tomahawk) and its principal, David Thompson Laurance (the “Order”), regarding an ICO for Tomahawkcoins that Tomahawk …

Special thanks to Jor Law, Esq., for his insights and comments on this article.

Real estate has nearly always been considered a relatively safe investment. After all, whatever happens in the stock market, people will always need a place to live and work. Yet, real estate transactions also tend …

Since the benchmark DAO report of investigation[1], Munchee cease-and-desist order[2] and underlying proceedings in 2017, the SEC’s position on ICOs and token sales has been unshakeable: digital assets, such as tokens, used in the …

Things to consider when structuring and launching STO in the U.S

The history of virtual tokens thus far has involved various attempts to limit the likelihood of being classified as a security under U.S. law. During 2017, many blockchain developers designed their virtual tokens as utility tokens (as distinct from security tokens) in the hope that doing …