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10 minutes

How Crypto Market Making Works (And When It Needs a License)

How crypto market making works explained: The bid-ask spreads, CEX vs DEX models, and when it crosses into licensed territory under MiCA.

Amar Dzain Consulting Manager

10 minutes

What Is the GENIUS Act? US Stablecoin Law Explained

The GENIUS Act is the first US federal stablecoin framework. Signed July 2025, effective January 2027. Learn about what it requires, who can issue, what is still undecided.

10 minutes

Onchain vs Offchain: What’s the Difference?

Onchain transactions are recorded on the blockchain. Offchain transactions live in a private ledger. See how they differ, where each one appears, and which one you should use.

Anastasia Marchenko Legal Researcher at LegalBison

10 minutes

What Is a Payment Gateway and How Does It Work?

Discover how payment gateways work, the differences between gateways and processors, and essential compliance requirements for online transactions.

10 minutes

How to Start a Crypto Business? Realistic Outlook of Forming a Crypto Company in 2026

Launch your crypto business in 2026 with expert guidance. Learn about company formation, VASP licenses, and MiCA compliance to build a legal, thriving venture.

Anastasia Marchenko Legal Researcher at LegalBison

10 minutes

What Is a Security Token? Explaining Security Token in Cryptocurrency with Examples

In this guide, we break down the legal and practical realities of security tokens, stripping away the jargon to give you a clear, direct understanding of this evolving asset class.

10 minutes

US Securities Regulator Proposes Long-Awaited Crypto Rules

The U.S. SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework designed to provide clear capital-raising pathways for crypto companies, featuring token issuance exemptions of up to $75 million and a safe harbor from investment contract classification. Introduced under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the draft rule is currently open for a 60-day public comment period.

Anastasia Marchenko Legal Researcher at LegalBison

Juri Kulikov Advisory Manager

10 minutes

What Is an Onchain Wallet? Definition, Safety, and Everyday Use

An onchain wallet stores the private keys to your crypto, and only you can access them. Here's what it's for, how it works, and where the real safety risks sit.

Anastasia Marchenko Legal Researcher at LegalBison

10 minutes

What Is a Self-Custody Wallet? Explaining Compliance, Regulation, and How It Works

Self custody crypto wallet explained from a regulatory perspective. How self custody works, where it fits in the 2026 compliance landscape, and what it means for your business.

Anastasia Marchenko Legal Researcher at LegalBison

10 minutes

What Is the Crypto Travel Rule? A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance and Global Standards

This deep dive covers practical implementation challenges like the 'Sunrise Issue,' the mechanics of the IVMS101 messaging standard, unhosted wallet verification, and how compliant VASPs and CASPs can navigate fragmented global adoption ahead of the 2030 enforcement deadline.

Adrien Marchand Associate at LegalBison

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