Dangers of the ICO - Investing in Crypto
An interview with Prof. John Morley
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Cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets have boomed in recent years, creating billions of dollars in value. ICOs appear to be a simple way for entrepreneurs to fundraise, but when the tokens being offered act like securities, they may be running afoul of US securities laws. Professor John Morley of Yale Law explains.
About Prof. John Morley
“Law firms don’t just collapse—they blow up. They go up in a ball of fire.”
Professor John Morley of Yale Law School is an expert in organizational law and investment management. He teaches courses on business organizations and securities regulations. He was an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law and the director of the school’s Law & Business Program. Prior to that, he served as an Associate Research Scholar and John R. Raben/Sullivan & Cromwell Executive Director of the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law. Following law school, he practiced law as an associate at Covington & Burling LLP in the Corporate and Securities Group. Professor Morley has authored numerous publications on mutual funds, investment funds, and financial regulations.
