U.S. Court Sends Ripple Through Murky Waters Of Crypto Regulation (Video)

An imperative question in the cryptocurrency industry is when exactly does a token become a security? A recent decision from a U.S. court on the SEC Ripple dispute could potentially impact how we answer that question in Canada, especially with regards to the "investment contract" test. The absence of a globally adopted approach to crypto asset creation and distribution continues to muddy the waters in the ever-evolving digital asset space.

In the video below, Osler partner and Co-Chair of the Digital Assets and Blockchain practice, Matt Burgoyne outlines the District Court's decision and what it could mean for Canadian businesses.

Video transcript

MATTHEW BURGOYNE: Hello, I'm Matthew Burgoyne, Co-Chair of the Digital Assets and Blockchain Group at Osler in Calgary.