Samuels v. Lido DAO: Motion to dismiss against DAO for violation of securities laws denied.
Interesting decision, with our analysis, on whether a DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) can be sued (together with its VC investors).
Van Loon v. Treasury: Victory for Tornado Cash and Decentralized Finance
Court rules that Tornado Cash not subject to OFAC regulations
The Digital Asset Landscape in Massachusetts
Blog post about crypto-asset litigation in Boston, Massachusetts and beyond.
Understanding Dufoe v. DraftKings: Massachusetts federal case concerning the Evolving Landscape of Digital Assets (NFTs)
Blog post for the recent Massachusetts case of Dufoe v. DraftKings in federal court in Boston, Massachusetts.
Coinbase - Molly White: Federal Elecition Commission Violations
Understanding the Coinbase vs. Molly White Legal Battle - DynamisLLP
Crypto on Ice: The Role of Asset Freezes and Expedited Discovery in Digital Asset Recovery
Temporary Restraining Order for Crypto Thefts
Is Crypto Taking Us Back to a Gold Standard?
Crypto - taking us back to the gold standard.
Five Tips for Crypto Funds Recovery from Legal Experts
Blog post by Dynamis attorney Lance Aduba on how to recover crypto from thieves
The Biden Blueprint: Unpacking Administration Policies Shaping the Crypto Economy
The Biden Administration has added a host of known and unknown policy changes related to crypto. This blog post explores some of the most prominent changes.
Dynamis Continues its work to help victims of crypto-based fraud
Dynamis fights on behalf of victims of “big butchering” in the crypto space - this time taking on Binance.
Security Today, Non-Security Tomorrow: Have Recent Crypto Decisions Under the Howey Test Created Unworkable Standards?
For years, courts viewed the “Howey” test as clear guidance as to whether a particular asset or investment was a security. Now, recent inconsistent decisions, particularly in the crypto space, have questioned that clear guidance. The effect is a rekindling the debate as to whether the term “investment contract” is void for vagueness because it fails to give people and businesses a reasonable answer as to what is or is not a security.
New Crypto Tax Rules: Dynamis Quick Take
Dynamis LLP analysis of crypto tax rules affecting businesses in 2023.
Crypto Terminology Cheat Sheet
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The overall ecosystem of crypto-currency and blockchain. DeFi is a response to issues with centralized financial exchanges (banks, brokerages, etc.) and uses the new technologies of crypto and blockchain to remove third party intermediaries. It allows for direct peer-to-peer financial transactions.
Decrypting The Proposed Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023
Overview of the 2023 Digital Asset Money Laundering Act - crypto legislation
28 U.S.C. § 1782 Could Be a Powerful Tool for International Crypto Litigation
Blog post which argues that 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Could Be a Powerful Tool for International Crypto Litigation
Is It Time to Re-Assess Whether the Term “Investment Contract” in the Securities Act and Exchange Act is Unconstitutionally Vague?
For years, courts viewed the “Howey” test as clear guidance as to whether a particular asset or investment was a security. Now, recent inconsistent decisions, particularly in the crypto space, have questioned that clear guidance. The effect is a rekindling the debate as to whether the term “investment contract” is void for vagueness because it fails to give people and businesses a reasonable answer as to what is or is not a security.
Friel v. Dapper Labs: 5 Crypto Decisions From 2023 Every Lawyer Should Know
Tired of hearing about Ripple and Coinbase’s battles with the SEC? Here are five opinions from courts around the country that will shape crypto laws going forward.
The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (“EFTA”) and Crypto
Read Dynamis’ analysis as to whether the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (“EFTA”) applies to crypto transfers.