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The Clarity Act Analysis

The Clarity Act of 2025 is poised to become one of the most transformative crypto regulatory frameworks ever proposed in the United States. For the first time, Congress has created a formal legal path for blockchain tokens to shed their “security” label and emerge as fully tradable “digital commodities.” This two-part analysis explores how token issuers can benefit from the Act’s new safe harbors, definitions, and exemptions—and what it means for developers, exchanges, and DeFi protocols navigating today’s regulatory minefield.

Technology in M&A

In tech M&A, the biggest risk isn’t hidden in the numbers—it’s buried in the code. Technology classification is the key to understanding what you’re really buying. From open-source exposure to IP gaps, this process protects valuation, streamlines diligence, and ensures clean, enforceable deals. Here’s how to get it right.