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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres and Point of Difference Strategies Announce Move to New Offices at 222 N. LaSalle Street

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2026-10-29T10:55:22-05:00October 29th, 2026|Categories: Insights|

SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Rules for Investment Advisers and Regulated Funds

The SEC's proposed crypto custody rules would let advisers self-custody client crypto assets only when no qualified custodian will hold them, and only if the adviser alone holds the keys. They would also make state trust companies qualified custodians and update the traditional custody rules with no transition period.

2026-10-02T13:32:49-05:00October 2nd, 2026|Categories: Crypto Blog, Insights|

Client Alert: SEC Proposes “Regulation Crypto Assets”: Tailored Offering Exemptions, an Investment Contract Safe Harbor, and Broad State Preemption for Token Offerings

The SEC’s proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets” would establish tailored exemptions, an investment contract safe harbor, and broad state preemption for qualifying crypto asset offerings.

2026-08-21T12:16:00-05:00August 21st, 2026|Categories: Crypto Blog, Insights|

Client Alert: The Vault Vacuum: The Registration Status of DeFi Vault Protocols Under U.S. Federal Securities and Commodities Laws

DeFi vaults are facing growing regulatory scrutiny as the SEC examines whether their structures and operators may trigger registration requirements under federal securities, commodities, and financial laws.

2026-08-10T12:52:30-05:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Crypto Blog, Insights|

Illinois’ Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act: A New Compliance Minefield

Illinois’ new Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act would tax crypto transactions at 0.2% of asset value starting 2027, raising compliance, valuation, sourcing, and rulemaking challenges while leaving room for changes.

2026-07-14T10:52:56-05:00July 14th, 2026|Categories: Crypto Blog, Insights|
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