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14 Key Considerations When Launching a Security Token Offering
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Compensating Team, Consultants and Advisors with Tokens: Issues to Consider
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 …
The SEC’s Tomahawk Order: ICO Marketing Doomsday?
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 …
Tokenization of Real Estate: What, Why and How
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 …
Effect of SEC Compliant ICO in U.S. on Token Utility Status
How to Launch a Security Token Offering (STO) in the US
Things to consider when structuring and launching STO in the U.S
Security Token Basics: What Are Security Tokens?
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 …
7 Common Myths About Selling Virtual Tokens in the United States
2017 saw the emergence of virtual tokens as a viable method of raising capital for blockchain businesses. But it also saw the development and spread of many dangerous myths about how U.S. law treats virtual tokens. Many of those myths continue to mislead companies interested in developing new tokens to this …
How to Launch a Token Sale Legally in the U.S.
Myths & realities surrounding token sales in the U.S. How to launch a token sale in the U.S. within 3 weeks without registering with the SEC under Regulation D + S.
Why Germans Should Invest in U.S. Real Estate, But Not Through an LLC
Between April 2016 and March 2017, foreign buyers purchased a record $153 billion in residential real estate in the United States. Buyers from Germany were one of the top 10 groups of foreign buyers during that time. These investors were attracted to U.S. real estate for many reasons, but one that merits closer …