by Debra Guzov | Bitcoin and Blockchain
“Regulators have never seen a new financial product explode with the speed and velocity [of ICOs].”[1] As we discussed last week, the SEC has started to regulate matters relating to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), such as setting out specific guidelines for celebrities...
by Debra Guzov | Bitcoin and Blockchain, Finance and Securities
Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular over the past year, especially Bitcoin which has increased over 800 percent in value.[1] Today, the cryptocurrency is worth over $7,300 per bitcoin. Bitcoin’s value has jumped this week due to the Chicago Merchantile...
by Debra Guzov | Finance and Securities
Equifax disclosed that it occurred a data breach on September 7, 2017, which impacted 143 million Americans. The New York Times adequately explains the magnitude of the recent Equifax data breach: “Equifax warehouses the most intimate details of Americans’ financial...
by Debra Guzov | Real Estate Legality, Real Property
Shareholders and owners of co-op and condo units pay maintenance fees (or common charges) every month, but what are these payments going to and how can board members safeguard these funds? Co-op and condo boards owe shareholders and unit owners a fiduciary duty to...
by Debra Guzov | Finance and Securities
Hurricane Irma created unfathomable damage across the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. As organizations and government bodies commit to rescuing people and rebuilding communities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has guaranteed to safeguard...