Preston Byrne

The Many Layers of the SEC’s First NFT Enforcement Action

Preston Byrne, a crypto industry lawyer, argues different regulatory regimes apply to different ways of building code.

By Preston J. ByrneAug 29, 2023

What Ripple Labs Ruling Means for Future U.S. Crypto Regulation

Ripple has scored a partial win in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a judge ruled the sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. Brown Rudnick's Digital Commerce Group Corporate Partner Preston Byrne joins "First Mover" to discuss the impact of the ruling and what it means for the future of U.S. crypto regulation.

Jul 19, 2023

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ProShares Launches First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF 'BITO' on NYSE Today

The first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF, ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, starts trading under the ticker "BITO" on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today. Preston Byrne, partner at Anderson Kill, discusses the potential impact of this historic exchange-traded fund on bitcoin and the crypto community, his views on spot ETFs, regulation and more. Plus, insights into "decentralization theater" and reactions to New York Attorney General Letitia James cracking down on two crypto lending platforms.

Oct 19, 2021

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Bitcoin Doesn't Care if You Think It's Right Wing

Dogecoin co-founder Jackson Palmer says bitcoin is "inherently right-wing, hyper-capitalistic" but, really, it's whatever you want it to be, says our columnist.

By Preston J. ByrneJul 15, 2021

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NFT Culture: Is It Here to Stay?

Preston Byrne, Anderson Kill partner, and Lewis Cohen, DLx Law co-founder, debate the cultural phenomenon of NFTs.

Mar 10, 2021

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NFTs and the Law

What are some of the legal considerations for non-fungible tokens? Anderson Kill Partner Preston Byrne and DLx Law co-founder Lewis Cohen dive into the murky NFT waters.

Mar 10, 2021

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