Recent amendments to certain Canadian Securities Exchange policies: Part 1
Introduction On March 30, 2023, the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) received final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission to revise its policies (the “Amendments”). The Amendments came into effect on April 3, 2023 and contain significant changes to the […]
CSA enhances regulation of unregistered crypto asset trading platforms
On February 22, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Staff Notice 21-332: Crypto Asset Trading Platforms: Pre-Registration Undertakings Changes to Enhance Canadian Investor Protection (the “Staff Notice”), which marks another positive step towards clarity in regulation of the […]
LBRY decision spells warning for blockchain developers
The United States District Court of New Hampshire recently released its decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. LBRY, Inc.[1] This case carries significance for blockchain communities in that it is the first successful enforcement action by the SEC against […]
Preparing for the Metaverse: The next big thing
The rapid emergence of the Metaverse hosts a set of new wonders, curiosities, and potentially even worries. For many, it begins with asking the question – what is the Metaverse? Why are big corporations investing billions of dollars to create […]
Roadmapping your new token: Key considerations in token development
This article assumes the reader has some foundational knowledge regarding blockchain technology and digital assets. Crypto assets have become wildly popular in recent years and they do not give the impression of slowing down. According to a New York Times […]
New house on the block(chain)
Introduction Would you trade your home for a work of art? An art critic might consider it. But what if it wasn’t art you were trading your home for, but Bitcoin? Like artwork, Bitcoin’s value is largely dependent on the […]
Protecting your Instagram account: 4 ways to keep your page open for business
Social media platforms like Instagram are an excellent tool for running an online business. However, conducting your business through Instagram raises a serious risk: account deactivation. Anyone who has experienced a mistaken Instagram account deactivation and tried to appeal it […]