Global data and analytics company Nielsen has released a comprehensive guide for brands exploring sponsorship or advertising in the esports industry. According to a press release shared with us, the Nielsen Esports Playbook includes a litany of data metrics and case studies detailing how major brands are currently engaging the industry’s young fan base. Intriguingly, […]
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US Lawyers: Crypto Regulations Are ‘Tough Waters to Navigate’
In a recent interview, Matt Kohen and Justin Wales, two senior counsels working for Carlton Fields’ virtual currency and distributed ledger technology group, highlighted the challenges that legal practitioners and regulators face in interpreting United States regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency.
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Cryptocurrency Lawyers Emphasize Challenges of Current US Regulatory Apparatus
Kohen and Wales are currently working on a more than three-year case pertaining to a Florida-based Localbitcoins trader, Michell Espinoza, who is facing felony charges for running an illegal money service business and money laundering violations.
SEC’s New Fintech Hub Helps Blockchain Startups Navigate ICO Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today the launch of a “New Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology.” In a surprising move, the project — dubbed “FinHub” — allows blockchain innovators and initial coin offering (ICO) operators, among other fintech stakeholders, to speak with the SEC directly on rules and market integrity. As the
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