Richard BaystonAre Bitcoin and Ether Considered Securities?Until recently, digital assets were assumed to be outside the scope of traditional financial regulation. But a recent SEC ruling in the…Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Richard BaystonWhat Is the Difference Between a Trustee and a Custodian?In this post we’ll clear up what the difference is between a trustee and a custodian, and lay out what each of them does to make a trust…Sep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019
Richard BaystonSeparation of powers in the digital asset spaceThe digital assets space suffers from a lack of trust, which stems ultimately from a lack of appropriate structures. Businesses in this…Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
Richard BaystonNew SEC and FINRA guidance for digital assets companies: crucial takeawaysOne of the missing links in the digital asset space is sensible regulation. The SEC and FINRA just took a vital step forward, but there…Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
Richard BaystonHong Kong SFC unveils new regulatory framework for virtual assetsOn November 1 last year, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced new regulations governing portfolio managers and…Jun 26, 2019Jun 26, 2019
Richard BaystonNew TCSP regime in Hong Kong. What does it mean?In January, the Companies Registry announced that a new licensing regime for trust and companies services providers (TCSPs) would come…Jun 25, 2019Jun 25, 2019
Richard BaystonICO investment scams: How do you spot one (apart from due diligence)?Standard due diligence isn’t enough to spot ICO scams. You need to know what to look for. Here’s how to identify the fakes and avoid them.Jun 20, 2019Jun 20, 2019