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In a filing against crypto exchange KuCoin on Thursday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James alleged that ether, among other token offerings, is a security. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans explains how a security is defined under state law, saying, "it very much mimics the Howey Test...but often times at the state level, there's a more expansive view and definition." Plus, she weighs in on the broader implications for the crypto industry.

Mar 10, 2023

Risk aversion is in full swing, thanks to a crisis at Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), a pivotal lender to tech startups. This comes as CNBC reports that SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, is in discussions to sell itself. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans shares her analysis.

Mar 10, 2023

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against KuCoin on Thursday, alleging the Seychelles-based crypto exchange is violating securities laws by offering tokens, including ether (ETH), that meet the definition of a security without proper registration. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the action and the outlook for U.S. crypto regulation. Plus, key takeaways from yesterday's House hearing on the digital asset ecosystem.

Mar 10, 2023

Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.

Dis 2, 2022

Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans joins “First Mover” to discuss what to expect from FTX hearings as the U.S. Department of Justice calls for an independent examination of alleged fraud during the collapse of FTX. Plus, an outlook on the future of crypto regulation as the FTX saga continues to unfold. 

Dis 2, 2022