Zuber Lawler extends warmest congratulations to long-time client Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest crypto ATM operator, on their successful inclusion in the NASDAQ trading system. This remarkable achievement follows their transaction with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) GSR II Meteora (GSRM). Bitcoin Depot’s expansive network of over 6,000 crypto ATMs across the United States, commanding ..read more

Yesterday we received a decision on the cross motions for summary judgment in SEC v. Ripple.  Full text of decision: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.551082/gov.uscourts.nysd.551082.874.0_2.pdf  Judge Torres stated categorically that a token is not automatically an investment contract.  The sale of tokens can be a security in certain circumstances, but two problem areas appear to have tipped strongly in ..read more

The Security/Utility Fallacy. (Blame the attorneys for this one) Fundamental Problem: A token can have utility and be a security at the same time. The token that you sell to raise capital (as a security) must, at some point become an unrestricted utility token so that it will function in your company’s token economy. In ..read more

By: Josh Lawler Contributors: Olga Gladkova and Dmitry Gladkov   Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law in late July that gives cryptocurrencies legal status, but prohibits them from being used as a payment method. It is the first major legislation for the digital currency industry in the transcontinental country.   It comes ..read more

On October 9th, 2019, the IRS released long awaited guidance on the taxation of cryptocurrency through Rev. Ruling 2019–24 and an associated FAQ, including their guidance on treatment of airdrops. The IRS takes the controversial position that the airdrop equates for taxation purposes to a dividend. As a corollary, an involuntary (and perhaps unknowing) recipient of an airdropped ..read more

From “The Matrix” By Josh Lawler The concept of the collectible is fundamental to the human spirit. Children start collecting things before they can walk. The fascination with collecting only increases as we get older. For most, a collection is fairly simple. Baseball cards, luxury cars, toys, comic books, art, merit badges; sure; but people also ..read more

As the financial markets change, today’s investors need concise, constructive, and insightful subject matter experts to provide bite-sized pieces of in-depth knowledge in an easy-to-read format.  Clear Rating, its affiliates, Josh Lawler, and co-authors ranging from leading financers, attorneys, regulators, and analyst came together for one simple purpose, provide “The Digital Asset Handbook” to help ..read more

Uncensored Crypto has released a 9-part docuseries that features Zuber Lawler partner, Josh Lawler. The free docuseries will include 56 industry insiders who share their raw, unfiltered, and uncensored insights into the crypto revolution. In these explosive, controversial, and never-seen-before interviews they reveal: What’s next for crypto… the assets they own… the risks and rewards ..read more

Zuber Lawler client Socios has announced its partnership with 13 NFL teams. This announcement was a long time coming and based on a great deal of work in which we played an instrumental role.  Key contributors included: Josh Lawler, James Boyajian, Sarah Fernandez, Jennifer Kuhn, Dariya Cherkasskaya, and Renee Boyce.  We look forward to conducting ..read more

Article by: Girogia Giordani When it comes to thinking of sectors that benefit from the transformative power of technology, healthcare is probably on the front line. The connection between healthcare and technology is not new, and the success of the synergy between the two sectors is linked to better care and diagnosis, improved patient experience ..read more