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12(g) Rule is on the SEC’s Agenda for a Change. This Could Impact Private Companies, Forcing them to Register, Become Public Firms

September 27, 2023 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois |

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a long list of rule changes it intends to pursue. The complete agenda established by the Commission, under the leadership of SEC Chair Gary Gensler, is available here. One of the rule changes near the top is… Read More

Perspective: Depending on the Nature of a Digital Asset, 12(g) Reporting May Not be Necessary

April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 pm By JD Alois |

Recently Crowdfund Insider was in communication with Securities Attorney Joe Nesler who posts regularly on his law firm’s web site pertaining to issues regarding crypto and securities law. A post by Nessler from last November touched upon reporting requirements under 12g and digital assets. CI… Read More

Tokenization: The Meaning of “Equity Securities” Under  Section 12(g) – It’s Broader than You May Think

February 11, 2019 @ 9:00 pm By Michael B. Saryan and Charles S. Kaufman |

2017 saw a roaring ICO market, with billions of dollars raised by blockchain-based digital asset issuers selling “utility tokens” in initial coin offerings. As the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) began cracking down on token issuers for failing to follow securities laws, in late… Read More