Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency

Companies are increasingly using alternative routes to traditional venture capital financings to raise capital, including through Initial Coin Offerings, Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+. We are well versed in assisting companies that are developing their businesses based on the blockchain technology framework, advising them on offering securities and using digital currencies to raise capital, as well as advising investors and entrepreneurs interested in investing in volatile companies and securities.

Our capabilities include advising clients with respect to:

Corporate and securities laws and regulations
Initial Coin Offerings / Token generation
Crypto fund formation and investments
Cryptocurrency transactions
Decentralized ledgers
Smart contracts
Crowdfunding
Tax analysis and structuring
Privacy and data security
Compliance with SEC regulations & investigations

Marathon Digital Holdings Completes $1.5 Billion At-The-Market Offering

Secured Declination for CMO Following Wells Notice in Cryptocurrency Investigation by the SEC

Secured Declination in SEC Investigation of a Blockchain Company

Draper Goren Holm Invests in $20 Million Series A Financing of Ownera

Draper Goren Holm Participates In the $2M Financing Round of Simetria

System 9 Closes $5.7M Series A Funding Round

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SEC Sues Social Media Co. Over $100 Million ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Canadian social media company Kik Interactive Inc. over a $100 million initial coin offering, setting the stage for a high-profile showdown that could have reverberating impacts throughout the cryptocurrency industry.

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Exclude Digital Currencies From Definition of Security

Federal lawmakers are re-upping efforts to exclude digital currencies from the definition of a security.

SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month issued detailed guidance to companies that want to sell digital tokens, providing clarity on the application of federal securities laws to digital assets.

XY Findables Announces Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

San Diego, June 17, 2016. Stradling client XY – the Findables Company filed a Form 1-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to “Regulation A+” equity crowdfunding initiative under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offering circular covers the offer and sale of up to $10 million of shares of XY Class A common stock.