DeFi

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April 5, 2026

AI Agent Liability in DeFi: Who's Responsible When the Bot Trades?

AI agents are executing autonomous financial transactions in DeFi right now. A former SEC attorney analyzes the products liability, securities, commodities, and AML exposure deployers face -- with case law, enforcement precedents, and a compliance roadmap.

Smart Contract Legal Enforceability: When Code Isn't Law

The 'code is law' ethos collapsed with The DAO hack. Smart contracts face contract formation requirements, oracle problems, and dispute resolution challenges—but hybrid approaches like Ricardian contracts bridge law and technology.

DeFi Broker Tax Rules: January 2026 Compliance Guide

IRS final regulations require custodial crypto brokers to report digital asset sales on Form 1099-DA starting January 1, 2026. Understand who must comply, what to report, and how to avoid penalties.

DeFi Protocol Legal Structure: LLC, Foundation, or Unincorporated DAO?

Choosing the right legal structure for your DeFi protocol determines liability exposure, tax treatment, and regulatory risk. Compare LLC, foundation, and DAO options with real examples (Uniswap, Compound, Lido) and cost estimates ($5K-$150K+).

The CLARITY Act Explained: CFTC vs. SEC Jurisdiction Finally Defined

After years of regulatory confusion over whether tokens are securities or commodities, the CLARITY Act proposes the first comprehensive framework dividing SEC and CFTC authority. Here's how to determine which regulator governs your token.

DAO Liability After Lido: Why You Need a Legal Wrapper

The Lido DAO case confirmed unlimited personal liability for token holders and VCs operating without legal entity structures. Here's why 'decentralization' isn't a liability shield and which legal wrappers protect your personal assets.

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