Cryptocurrency Regulations

Why Panama’s Private Interest Foundations Work for Web3 

In my previous blog entry, I highlighted Panama as an attractive hub for Web3 companies. One of the key reasons is a legal structure that has been part of Panama’s framework for over 30 years: the Fundación de Interés Privado (Private Interest Foundation, or PIF). Private Interest Foundations were originally designed for estate and asset planning, but in recent years, they […]

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Control Without Ownership: Real Risks in DAO Governance 

In a prior post we unpacked the idea that offshore foundations make systems decentralized. In this piece, we take the next step and look beyond structure to the quieter question of control. In Web3, ownership gets most of the attention. Think, Token distributions, vesting schedules, and supply caps , which are debated endlessly and often framed as the primary indicators of decentralization. But from a

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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part III) 

Choosing where to base your company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In this three-part series, we’ve explored global hubs for Web3 companies, weighing regulatory clarity and tax incentives. In the first and second parts, we highlighted Switzerland, Bermuda, and Dubai, UAE, as leading jurisdictions for fintech and blockchain businesses. This final part looks at Panama.  Panama has long

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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part II) 

Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focused on Switzerland and Bermuda, in this second part, we will focus on Dubai, United Arab Emirates.   Dubai is an appealing jurisdiction that combines innovation with strategic access to the

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Navigating the GENIUS Act: Implications for Stablecoin Issuers, Crypto Projects, Payment Systems, and Banks 

The passage of the GENIUS Act has quietly reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. While much of the public attention has centered on debates over tokenization, consumer protection, and innovation, the Act’s real significance lies in how it weaves stablecoins into the fabric of federal financial law. It establishes a

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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part I) 

Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focuses on Switzerland and Bermuda, two pioneers in crypto-friendly regulation.  Switzerland  Switzerland attracts fintech and blockchain companies with its clear regulations, active support network,

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When Fair Use Meets the Machine: The Unsettled Law of AI Training 

The past year has turned “fair use” from a sleepy copyright doctrine into a front-page legal debate. As artificial intelligence models learn to write, paint, compose, and converse, they also raise an uncomfortable question: what does it mean to “use” something creatively when that use happens inside a neural network? The law of fair use

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BORGs and DUNAs: The Automated Acronyms on the Crypto Corporate Scene 

Businesses and nonprofits face evolving challenges in governance, operating across borders, automating decision-making, and balancing transparency with regulatory oversight. BORGs, the cybernetic organization first championed by MetaLEX, are emerging as novel model for decentralized and automated corporate structuring, while Wyoming’s DUNAs (Decentralized Unicorporated Nonprofit Associations) are pioneering a framework for nonprofit organizations without traditional incorporation. 

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Block by Block: The Legal Revolution You Didn’t See Coming

Imagine a world where contracts execute themselves, fraud is nearly impossible, and public records are immune from tampering. That’s not sci-fi, it’s blockchain. At its core, blockchain is a digital ledger where transactions are written in “permanent ink,” visible to all, and nearly impossible to alter. It powers everything from cryptocurrencies to smart contracts, but

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