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June 20, 2026

Crypto Banking Relationships: How to Get and Keep Bank Accounts

Practical strategies for crypto companies to secure banking relationships in 2026, navigate the aftermath of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and maintain compliance that keeps accounts open.

DeFi Broker Tax Rules: Form 1099-DA Reporting in 2026

Custodial crypto brokers are now reporting digital asset sales on Form 1099-DA, the DeFi front-end rule has been repealed, and 2026 is the first basis-reporting year. Here is who must comply, what to report, and how to avoid penalties.

How to Launch a Crypto VC Fund: Legal Requirements and Structure (2026)

Launching a fund that invests in crypto starts from the same fund-formation skeleton as any venture fund — but four questions change the answer: whether your holdings are securities or commodities, whether you need an Investment Company Act exemption, whether you register as an investment adviser, and whether the CFTC's commodity-pool rules reach you.

Money Transmitter Licensing for Crypto Startups: A State-by-State Strategy

You do not always need a money-transmitter license in all 49 states, and after the GENIUS Act some stablecoin issuers will not need state licenses at all. Strategic state selection, the partner-bank alternative, and a precise read of federal preemption can save crypto startups substantial first-year compliance cost. Here is the framework.

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