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From Paper to Blockchain: How Tokenized Collateral Could Transform Finance
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July 1, 2026
From Paper to Blockchain: How Tokenized Collateral Could Transform Finance
By: John Mikuta
Our financial system is on the verge of a groundbreaking transformation that could rival the shift from film to digital photography. Just as smartphones made it instantaneous to capture and share pictures, blockchain-based tokenization of traditional assets could make financial transactions just as seamless. Even though we are now over a quarter of the way through the 21st century, today’s financial infrastructure hasn’t caught up with the times. Our financial system still revolves around antiquated 19th- and 20th-century practices, such as paper records and batch processing. Settlement cycles often take days, which can lead to operational delays and counterparty risk. Tokenization changes this. By representing real-world assets as tokens on a digital blockchain, collateral can move and settle in real…
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Ready, Set, Go: More States Adopt Privacy Laws
June 17, 2026
Ready, Set, Go: More States Adopt Privacy Laws
By: Nicole Kardell
Note the below chart was updated on June 17, 2026 to reflect recent developments. The number of U.S. states that have adopted privacy laws grows regularly. Fortunately, there seems to be quite a bit of crossover, at least when it comes to thresholds that companies must meet in order to trigger compliance requirements. We provide below a chart that summarizes these thresholds by state, including…
I Predict the FTC and Class Action Plaintiffs May Have a Problem with Prediction Market Influencers
June 11, 2026
I Predict the FTC and Class Action Plaintiffs May Have a Problem with Prediction Market Influencers
By: Michelle Cohen
Prediction markets are the hottest topic in gaming right now. Industry leaders Kalshi and Polymarket have provided substantial fodder for debates at the summer gaming conferences, in the gaming trade press, and in mainstream media. Most of that discussion focuses on state versus federal regulation, an issue that the U.S. Supreme Court will likely need to resolve. In the interim, as they promote their platforms…
Will Big Cyber Hacks Cause the SEC to Issue New Guidelines?
January 11, 2018
Will Big Cyber Hacks Cause the SEC to Issue New Guidelines?
By: Ifrah Law
Following a change of heart from a top Securities and Exchange Commission regulator, public companies will likely soon face new guidelines for how they report cybersecurity breaches to investors. SEC Corporate Finance Division Director Bill Hinman was quoted as saying that when Chairman Jay Clayton first asked him if the existing SEC guidance needed to be refreshed, he did not think so. Hinman changed his…
The Risks of Cryptocurrency and How the Government Will Protect Consumers
November 30, 2017
The Risks of Cryptocurrency and How the Government Will Protect Consumers
By: Steven Eichorn
Bitcoin and a host of cryptocurrencies have taken both Wall Street and Main Street by storm in 2017. The nearly continuous gains in the price of Bitcoin have spawned numerous imitators and led a number of companies to raise critical start-up funds by selling their own token/cryptocurrency in a process similar to an initial public offering (IPO): the initial coin offering (ICO). Raising funds via…
CFTC Regulated Markets May Give Bitcoin the Stability It Needs
November 28, 2017
CFTC Regulated Markets May Give Bitcoin the Stability It Needs
By: Ifrah Law
The unregulated nature of virtual currencies like Bitcoin plays a big role in their appeal. However, wild swings in prices in addition to the perception that these markets are subject to manipulation, make it difficult—if not impossible—for the average person to rely heavily on Bitcoin and other virtual currencies as a currency, much less as an investment vehicle. Ironically, some degree of rational regulation may…
SEC and FTC Warn Celebrities Must Disclose Financial Connection For ICO Endorsements
November 27, 2017
SEC and FTC Warn Celebrities Must Disclose Financial Connection For ICO Endorsements
By: Ifrah Law
Cryptocurrency is the latest trend to be embraced by celebrities, so much so that the federal government this month issued a warning about the possible risks involved. Both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have made clear that if a celebrity is being paid to promote a product on social media, the financial connection between the endorser and…
Deadline Fast Approaches for Final DMCA Registration
November 7, 2017
Deadline Fast Approaches for Final DMCA Registration
By: Steven Eichorn
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provides a safe harbor from copyright infringement liability for online service providers. While not a particularly famous law, it is a critical law because it enables websites to accommodate user-generated content without being concerned for copyright infringement claims by hosting that content. However, in order to preserve their safe harbor qualification, online service providers must submit an online registration…
