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Navigating the Crypto Landscape: What Boards Should Know
Key Points
- Companies and their boards are revisiting cryptocurrency as the technology matures and gains institutional acceptance.
- Recent legislative and regulatory developments, including the GENIUS Act and the SEC's interpretation of how securities laws apply to crypto assets, are establishing a clearer framework for oversight.
- While crypto offers reduced transaction costs and diversified operational and investment uses, boards should weigh these benefits against the risks of high volatility in unbacked assets and the complexities of navigating a shifting regulatory landscape.
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Boards are rethinking crypto. Here’s what directors should know about potential use cases and regulatory changes.
For years, many companies have shied away from cryptocurrency, viewing it as a passing fad with limited real-world value. But the technology continues to mature, and in recent months, crypto and blockchain have gained a greater foothold in both Washington and the public markets.
In March, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified how federal securities laws should apply to crypto assets and related transactions. In May, the SEC granted registration to Paxos Securities Settlement Co. to offer ...
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Noah Kirsch is a contributing writer for Directorship and Directorship Online.
