Understanding SEC’s Classification of Crypto-assets: Securities or Commodities?

Cryptocurrency growth in the last decade has taken the technological world by storm, and with this growth came many questions and concerns. The classification of cryptocurrency is primarily a chief concern. The subject is one that courts, government agencies, and even financial markets struggle to grasp.  The primary debate begs an answer to an essential question: are they securities or commodities?  Cryptocurrency traverses local, national, regional, and international boundaries. Hence the need for classification is both a national and international…

A Guide to Legislation and Taxation on Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency Legislation Over the past 4-5 years, the legislation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and similar instruments has become one of the most critical regulatory authorities' tasks. Even though regulation is of utmost importance, the sudden spark has its reasons. Scrupulous practices such as ICO scams, exchange hacks, unregulated creation of monetary schemes, etc., have made it necessary. As a result, governments worldwide acknowledge the importance of regulatory oversight for keeping a check on the space. This has received a lot of…