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Fintech 2026: USA – California Trends and Developments

Background On 13 October 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 39 and Senate Bill 401, together called the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) (California Statutes 2023, Chapter 792; California Statutes 2023, Chapter 871). On 29 September 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1934, extending the date of licensure under the DFAL from 1 July 2025 […]

LLOY Law LLP Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for Fintech in Los Angeles

Lindgren, Lindgren, Oehm & You LLP (LLOY) has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for its exceptional FinTech practice in Los Angeles positioning them as a leading boutique firm in the FinTech sector.​ The following is Provided by Lindgren, Lindgren, Oehm & You LLP. Type of work handled: Categories of clients: Click […]

California Adopts Employment AI Regulations Effective October 1, 2025

The California Civil Rights Council has finalized regulations under Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations aimed at protecting  against potential employment  discrimination resulting from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and automated decision systems (ADSs) (the “Regulations”). These Regulations amend the California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and states that employers with […]

Enchanting, but Not Magical: A Statement on the Tokenization of Securities

Commissioner Hester M. PeirceUS Securities and Exchange Commission Blockchain technology has unlocked novel models for distributing and trading securities in a “tokenized” format. Tokenization may facilitate capital formation and enhance investors’ ability to use their assets as collateral. Enchanted by these possibilities, new entrants and many traditional firms are embracing onchain products. As powerful as […]

LLOY Law LLP Recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for Fintech in Los Angeles

Lindgren, Lindgren, Oehm & You LLP (LLOY) has been recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for its exceptional FinTech practice in Los Angeles positioning them as a leading boutique firm in the FinTech sector.​ The following is Provided by Lindgren, Lindgren, Oehm & You LLP. Type of work handled: Categories of clients: Click […]

The Crypto Road Trip: The Journey Begins

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce When I was a child, my family took an annual road trip from Ohio to Maine and back. It was a different era. No cell phones to call for help if something went wrong with the car. Paper maps and directions written on scraps of paper, instead of a phone app […]

Highlighting Regulatory Issues with Forward Contracts on Crypto Assets

We are delighted to share the publication of our latest collaborative work between our esteemed colleague Michael Frisch at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres and the leads of our Digital Assets practice, Alexander Lindgren and Karl Lindgren. Many early-stage investors in crypto projects invest at a time when the details of a project’s token – […]

New blockchain and cryptocurrency securities laws in New Jersey

Cryptocurrency has long been unregulated, which has made some investors nervous. However, New Jersey has been making changes to begin regulating blockchain technologies. This could be a major alteration that shifts how the market works in the future. One such example is the Digital Asset And Blockchain Technology Act. Proponents of this act claim that it will: […]

JPMorgan bankers switch to cryptocurrency 

California embraces blockchain technology