SEC's Proposed Amendments To Definition Of ‘Exchange': A Potential Game-Changing Impact On Crypto Companies

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Partners Donna Parisi and Jennifer Morton co-authored an article for Reuters.
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Partners Donna Parisi and Jennifer Morton co-authored an article for Reuters on the SEC's proposed amendments to expand the definition of 'exchange' under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to include "communication protocol systems," among other amendments, which could capture certain digital asset platforms, secondary trading platforms, and financial technology providers that do not function as exchanges, as currently defined, within the SEC's jurisdiction.

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SEC's Proposed Amendments To Definition Of ‘Exchange': A Potential Game-Changing Impact On Crypto Companies

United States Technology
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Our success is built on our clients’ success. We have a long and distinguished history of supporting our clients wherever they do business, from major financial centers to emerging and growth markets. We represent many of the world’s leading corporations and major financial institutions, as well as emerging growth companies, governments and state-owned enterprises, often working on ground-breaking, precedent-setting matters. With a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and the industries they operate in, our work is driven by their need for outstanding legal and commercial advice.
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