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The SEC’s new crypto interpretation closes its operational guidance with two issues founders routinely treat as product mechanics rather than securities-law questions: wrapping and airdrops. That is exactly why this final piece in the series matters. These are not edge-case topics. Wrapped tokens sit at the center of interoperability, cross-chain …

The SEC’s new crypto interpretation does more than classify tokens. It also addresses a question that has sat at the center of infrastructure, exchange, custody, and protocol design for years: when do mining and staking activities involve the offer and sale of a security, and when do they not? The …

The SEC’s new crypto interpretation does more than create a five-part token taxonomy. It also addresses one of the most important legal questions in the market: how a token that is not itself a security can still become subject to the federal securities laws when it is offered and sold …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives the market a clearer vocabulary for digital assets, but one part of the framework is especially important for founders, CFOs, funds, and infrastructure providers working in tokenization: digital securities are still securities. In the SEC’s fact sheet, digital securities, also described as tokenized securities, …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives stablecoin issuers and fintech founders something the market has wanted for years: a clearer statement that not every dollar-linked token should be analyzed through the same old generic securities lens. In the SEC’s interpretive release, a stablecoin is defined as a crypto asset designed …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives founders and finance teams a more structured way to think about crypto assets that are not designed to function like traditional investment products. Two of the most commercially relevant categories in that framework are digital collectibles and digital tools. In the SEC’s fact sheet, …

At Veritas Global, we routinely advise startup founders navigating acquisition talks with larger companies. While most founders focus on valuation, deal terms, or equity treatment, one of the most dangerous landmines is often buried in the very first document you sign: the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA sets the tone …

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can transform businesses, offering growth opportunities, expanded market reach, and operational efficiencies. However, navigating the complexities of an M&A deal requires meticulous planning, expertise, and strategic insight. Each stage presents its own challenges, from identifying compatible business partners to finalizing deal structures and managing post-merger integration …

Private investments, encompassing assets such as private equity, venture capital, and real estate, offer a distinct alternative to traditional public market investments. These opportunities can provide the potential for higher returns and greater portfolio diversification, attracting a growing number of investors. However, they also come with inherent risks. Understanding these …

This article builds on our earlier piece, SBIR/STTR Reauthorized Through 2031: What Founders Need to Know Now, which explains the broader reset in the SBIR/STTR legal and strategic landscape after Congress renewed the programs through 2031. The most important new commercial feature in the SBIR/STTR reauthorization may not be the …

For months, founders and startup advisors had to treat SBIR and STTR as unstable planning variables. The legal authority had lapsed, agency-level pathways were inconsistent, and many companies were forced to treat non-dilutive funding as optional upside rather than a dependable part of their near-term capital strategy. That planning environment …

Founders love SAFEs because they’re fast, lightweight, and designed to get capital into a startup without the friction of a full priced equity round. But as we tell clients at Veritas Global, “simple” does not mean risk-free, and choosing the wrong SAFE structure can complicate future fundraising or misalign investor …

In our earlier Veritas Global articles on post-money SAFEs with a discount only and post-money SAFEs with a valuation cap, we explained that each SAFE variant solves a different problem. A discount-only SAFE is generally used when the parties are not ready to anchor the company’s value, while a post-money …

Part 7 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC Throughout this series, we have examined each major securities exemption in detail—from the workhorse private placements of Regulation D to the public-facing pathways of Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding. Each exemption serves distinct purposes and imposes …

Part 7 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC Throughout this series, we have examined each major securities exemption in detail—from the workhorse private placements of Regulation D to the public-facing pathways of Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding. Each exemption serves distinct purposes and imposes …

Part 6 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC For most of securities law history, investing in private companies was the exclusive domain of the wealthy and well-connected. Ordinary investors could purchase publicly traded stocks but were largely shut out from early-stage companies where significant …

Part 5 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC Between the private world of Regulation D and the fully public realm of registered offerings lies Regulation A—an exemption that offers a middle path for companies seeking significant capital without the full burden of going public …

Part 3 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC For decades, the private securities market operated in the shadows—literally. Issuers seeking capital through private placements were prohibited from advertising their offerings to the general public. You could raise unlimited capital under Regulation D, but only …

Part 4 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC When conversations turn to Regulation D, most practitioners immediately think of Rule 506. And for good reason—Rule 506’s unlimited offering size and federal preemption of state registration make it the go-to exemption for venture capital rounds, …

Part 2 of 7 in the Capital Raising Series | Veritas Global Law PLLC When attorneys and investment professionals discuss private placements, Rule 506(b) is often the default starting point—and for good reason. This Regulation D exemption combines unlimited capital-raising potential with a straightforward compliance framework, making it the foundation …

Founders love SAFEs because they’re fast, lightweight, and designed to get capital into a startup without the friction of a full priced equity round. But as we tell clients at Veritas Global, “simple” does not mean risk-free, and choosing the wrong SAFE structure can complicate future fundraising or misalign investor …

In our earlier Veritas Global articles on post-money SAFEs with a discount only and post-money SAFEs with a valuation cap, we explained that each SAFE variant solves a different problem. A discount-only SAFE is generally used when the parties are not ready to anchor the company’s value, while a post-money …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives the market a clearer vocabulary for digital assets, but one part of the framework is especially important for founders, CFOs, funds, and infrastructure providers working in tokenization: digital securities are still securities. In the SEC’s fact sheet, digital securities, also described as tokenized securities, …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives stablecoin issuers and fintech founders something the market has wanted for years: a clearer statement that not every dollar-linked token should be analyzed through the same old generic securities lens. In the SEC’s interpretive release, a stablecoin is defined as a crypto asset designed …

The SEC’s new token taxonomy gives founders and finance teams a more structured way to think about crypto assets that are not designed to function like traditional investment products. Two of the most commercially relevant categories in that framework are digital collectibles and digital tools. In the SEC’s fact sheet, …

For years, crypto founders have operated in a market where the hardest question was often the most basic one: what exactly is this token in the eyes of U.S. regulators? The SEC’s March 17, 2026 interpretive release is important because it gives the market a more structured answer. In its …