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John Montague is a Securities and Venture capital attorney, with a focus on high-growth technology companies. Specializing in protocol and securities compliance, John works with leading crypto foundations, protocols, startups, and protocols, in all life cycles. John has also built an extensive legal team to service his wealth management, litigation, and estate planning clients, with a specific focus on the Amelia Island market. Montague Law is committed to helping entrepreneurs regenerate the world and build a censor-less, decentralized future.
At Montague Law, we have over a decade of experience providing regulatory and securities compliance to high-growth companies. Whether you are startup, a Web3 company or protocol, or have assets you are looking to protect, let the experienced attorneys at Montague Law guide you in your ventures.
Profits interests ensure tax-efficient carried interest with zero grant-date value, avoiding payroll traps. The 83(b) election locks in $0 valuation, secures capital-gain treatment, and protects early exits under IRS rules (Rev. Proc. 93-27, 2001-43).
The GENIUS Act could redefine how stablecoins are issued and regulated in the U.S., offering startups a clear path to compliance with built-in protections for consumers. This article breaks down the Act’s core provisions and explains how it lowers barriers for innovators while strengthening trust in the digital dollar ecosystem.
The discussion draft divides regulatory authority between the CFTC and the SEC, establishing dual registration regimes for intermediaries and trading platforms, carving out exemptions for legitimate DeFi activity, and directing both agencies to coordinate rules and avoid redundant oversight. The bill replaces today’s fragmented enforcement-based model with a proactive legal framework that balances consumer protection with U.S. digital asset competitiveness.
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