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A Legal Update on Canada’s Framework for Virtual Currencies and Digital Assets
A Legal Update on Canada’s Framework for Virtual Currencies and Digital Assets

Canadian regulations governing digital assets are maturing rapidly and in harmony, so far.

Chetan Phull · July 10, 2019 (addendum Oct 30, 2019)

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Liability with no control
Liability with no control

If decentralized systems are used to limit liability in cyberspace, we will need new guideposts for liability and law enforcement.

Chetan Phull · June 11, 2019

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Securities Registration Requirements for Blockchain Businesses
Securities Registration Requirements for Blockchain Businesses

Blockchain companies in the business of security tokens must register with the securities regulator. Exchanges must formally apply to carry on business as an exchange.

Chetan Phull · July 17, 2018

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Prospectus Exemption Options for Blockchain Businesses
Prospectus Exemption Options for Blockchain Businesses

The prospectus requirement for ICOs / ITOs is expensive and time consuming. It is important to understand the available Canadian prospectus exemptions, because they can be used repeatedly to raise funds.

Chetan Phull · July 17, 2018

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SecuritiesChetan PhullSmartblock Law Professional Corporationblockchain, blockchains, bitcoin, ether, ethereum, lawyer, law, blockchain lawyer, database, ledger, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrencies, virtual currency, virtual currencies, digital currency, digital currencies, regulation, regulations, regulatory, fintech, FinCEN, money laundering, money service, business, strategy, venture, compliance, ICO, ICOs, ITO, ITOs, coin offering, token offering, monetary instruments, bills of exchange, promissory note, cheque, money order, rewards card, notes, bank of canada, foreign monetary instrument, inland monetary instrument, money, prospectus, exemption