Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Covers legal issues around decentralized finance (DeFi), including the regulation of protocols, tokens, and decentralized exchanges; securities, commodities, and money-transmission compliance; and AML/KYC expectations for developers, operators, and users. Also addresses smart contract risk, liability, governance disputes, taxation, enforcement actions, and cross-border considerations.

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Smart Contract Audits – The Due Diligence Every Crypto Investor Now Expects

Smart Contract Audits – The Due Diligence Every Crypto Investor Now Expects

Crypto investors now expect smart contract audits as a baseline due diligence step before committing funds, because unaudited code is a leading source of exploits and losses. Independent audits help identify vulnerabilities, verify core logic, and improve transparency for token holders and users. This article explains what smart contract audits are, what they cover and […]
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The DeFi Protocol That Was Ruled a Securities Exchange in 2026

The DeFi Protocol That Was Ruled a Securities Exchange in 2026

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: […]
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