EPISODE · Nov 29, 2023 · 1H 43M
Ava Labs x CBER Ep 1: Are Cryptoassets Securities?
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Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) discusses whether cryptoassets are securities from the perspective of US law. Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) explains the relevant US securities laws and then highlights how cryptoassets can differ from traditional securities. A key point is that many cryptoassets do not confer rights in the manner of traditional securities, instead conferring abilities. Cryptoassets thus might require a novel regulatory framework.Paper: The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law
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Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) discusses whether cryptoassets are securities from the perspective of US law. Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) explains the relevant US securities laws and then highlights how cryptoassets can differ from traditional securities. A key point is that many cryptoassets do not confer rights in the manner of traditional securities, instead conferring abilities. Cryptoassets thus might require a novel regulatory framework. Paper: The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4282385]
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