Introducing: Digital Assets Download, Powered by Mayer Brown
Launching today: A curated mix of insights and headlines that provide a Layer 3 Legal Perspective™ on the digital assets multiverse – created by Mayer Brown’s global Digital Assets, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Group. Enjoy the first edition of the Digital Assets Download below.
The Lead Block
News Node
A curated selection of headlines and news from around this multiverse—including deals, developments and other disruptions in DeFi.
Digital Assets Regulation and National Security: White House Directive Expected Soon.
A Different Take on Regulation: Congressman argues that legislation on cryptocurrency may be needed for regulators to act.
Wall Street banks are expanding crypto sell-side research.
Bitmain-Backed Crypto Mining Company Reaches $1.5 Billion SPAC Merger To Go Public.
Crypto exchange Gemini pushes into wealth management with acquisition of BITRIA.
Select Events
Selected events for deeper dives into different parts of the digital assets and DeFi world.
Virtual Assets: Addressing Evolving Regulatory & Compliance Dynamics
Led by Kharon and Mayer Brown professionals with frontline OFAC, Treasury, and DOJ experience, this session will provide an overview of virtual asset regulatory and compliance developments, and use real-world case studies to highlight challenges and best practices in identifying risk. Members of the panel will also provide their expectations for 2022 and beyond.
Learn the Lingo

Token

Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
A token that is non-divisible and unique and, therefore, cannot be interchanged. Cryptokitties and Cryptopunks are examples of non-fungible tokens. Much of the current market for NFTs is centered around collectibles, such as sports cards or artwork, but NFTs can also be used to prove digital ownership of physical assets, such as real estate deeds or event tickets.

Fungible Token
