The SEC’s Digital Asset Questions For RIA Firms
By Lacey Shrum
In helping RIA firms learn about crypto assets and develop appropriate policies and procedures, here are some best practices. Read More
Six Practical Tips For Password Security
By Lacey Shrum
Like it or not, your email and various other usernames/logins are a significant part of your identity and should be treated as and protected like an asset. Here are some tips for protecting your digital self. Read More
Blockchain Breakfast Summer Series, Part 4: Implementing Blockchain Solutions
By Lacey Shrum
My friend Michael Lewellen joined me for the fourth and final Blockchain Breakfast of our summer series to discuss implementing blockchain solutions. Read More
Understanding The New Post-Money Safe
By Kevin Vela
While Y Combinator’s new Post-Money SAFE did simplify the process for calculating early-stage equity, it may become problematic under two scenarios. Read More
Blockchain Breakfast Summer Series, Part 3: Lawyers, Regulators & The Private Sector
By Lacey Shrum
Last week, I sat down with one of my dear and first friends from law school, Cole Davis. Cole is a (recovering!) attorney focused on his new startup Switchchord, a blockchain-based music licensing and copyright management platform. Here are a few takeaways from our discussion. Read More
Blockchain Breakfast Summer Series, Part 2: Who Runs The Cash?
By Lacey Shrum
Last week, I sat down with one of my favorite people in crypto, Fred Constanesco. Fred is an attorney, entrepreneur, and bitcoin enthusiast. Fred and I talked all things money. Here is a recap. Read More
Privacy Policies: Why Having One Is Crucial For Your Company
By Jeff Villalobos
To maintain compliance with various state and federal laws, it is important that a company keeps records on how it collects, processes, uses, and shares personal information. Read More
Blockchain Breakfast Summer Series, Part 1: Weird Use Cases
By Vela Wood
This Tuesday, Vela Wood hosted the first of its three-part “Blockchain Breakfast” series. James Johnson joined us to “get weird with blockchain.” James is the co-founder and CMO of Oaken Innovations, a blockchain software company focused on automotive mobility applications. Read More
Buff Your IP: Tools for Gamers to Level Up Brand Protection
By Jeff Villalobos
Esports gamers’ talents are opening up portals to fame, and their brands are worth a lot more than they’re projecting. In this blog, we outline three overarching strategies for esports players’ to appropriately protect their brands. Read More
Startup Ecosystems Are Bridging the World
By Kevin Vela
Having been fortunate enough to participate in pitch competitions in three countries – the U.S., Dominican Republic, and Brazil – I have learned that startups are a great equalizer. Read More
Zuck Bucks – Facebook’s Libra Currency
By Lacey Shrum
Facebook recently released details on its long awaited currency, “Libra.” The goal is to create an alternative financial system allowing people to send money as easily as sending a text. We have some questions, primarily around incentives and motivations. Read More
This is Howey. Do it.
By Lacey Shrum
Earlier this month, the SEC posted guidance and a No-Action letter to Turnkey Jets, giving more insight into the particular way the Howey test is applied to tokens. Read More
