Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Legal articles in this category cover laws and regulations affecting cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain-based businesses, including securities and commodities compliance, licensing, AML/KYC and sanctions, taxation, consumer protection, and enforcement trends. It also addresses smart contracts, digital asset custody, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and legal issues in blockchain transactions and disputes.

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The DeFi Protocol That Was Ruled a Securities Exchange in 2026

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In 2026, regulators ruled a DeFi protocol operated as a securities exchange under existing law. The decision hinged on how trades were matched, who controlled governance, and whether users accessed securities markets. This article explains the ruling, the legal tests applied, and what it means for DeFi compliance and enforcement. When DeFi Met the Law: […]