#141 - Josh Lawler and Jener Sakiri on securities, regulation and gaming in crypto
Description
Josh Lawler is a partner at Zuber Lawler, where he leads the firm’s Emerging Technologies Group with a particular emphasis on blockchain technology. Josh previously practiced as a corporate securities and M&A attorney at Skadden, Arps.
Jener Sakiri is an associate at Zuber Lawler and focuses on transactional and regulatory matters. He often works with clients involved in blockchain technology. He was previously the Chief Legal Officer of Niftify, a white label NFT marketplace solution for small-medium businesses.
Show highlights:
[3:52] Securities and crypto
[9:05] "crypto contracts" and U.S. regulation
[23:00] Realistic options for raising $1 million-plus
[24:57] The market
[26:34] A new regulatory framework for the advent of decentralized exchanges
[33:05] Banning the tools such as Tornado Cash.
& much more.
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Nick Pullman (@NickPullmanEsq) is Corporate Counsel and founder of Day One Law Corporation, where he provides legal solutions for tech startups and investors. Nick was previously head of legal at an NFT startup and an associate at Cooley and DLA Piper.
In this conversation, we cover:
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