Could XRP Be Reclassified as a Commodity Instead of a Security?
Regulatory definitions of commodities and securitiesIn U.S. law, securities represent investment contracts regulated by the SEC, while commodities—like gold or oil—fall under CFTC oversight, defined broadly as goods or economic…
Who is Michael Saylor? A Biography
Early life and educationMichael Saylor was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised on various Air Force bases, later attending MIT on an Air Force ROTC scholarship, where he studied aeronautics…
The Role of Decentralization in Crypto Regulation Debates
Historical context of decentralization in cryptocurrencyBitcoin’s 2009 launch marked a revolution—introducing a peer-to-peer financial system free from centralized control, born from distrust in traditional institutions after the 2008 financial crisis.Regulatory…