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This article originally appeared on Foley on January 27, 2025: Is the Future of Digital Assets in the United States Bright Again?Yes, indeed! What Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple Labs called “Gensler’s reign of terror” ended with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation upon President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Paul Atkins, who has co-chaired

Looking back at 2024, it’s clear that the venture capital landscape has experienced a year of both significant transformation and cautious optimism. Throughout the year, recurring themes of technological innovation, strategic investment, and adaptive market behavior have defined the narrative for investors, founders, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.Another theme for venture capitalists was

Are we headed for an IPO rebound in 2025? According to a recent CNBC article, a major window for the IPO market could be opening. They point to prime conditions such as markets at new highs, interest rate stabilization, a strong economy, and of course, the election is now over, and we have a better

Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we reviewed the landscape of artificial intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, and financing.This month, we are analyzing venture capital fund deployment pacing and how it impacts eventual returns.Investor interest in private markets has surged over the past decade, with venture capital emerging as a particularly attractive asset class for its potential to

This article was originally published in IPWatchdog on November 12, 2024, and is republished here with permission.You’re embarking on a new business venture with a strong business plan. That’s exciting. A strong business plan can guide your business, define business goals, and outline objectives and risks. Part of those risks are unexpected expenses, which can

Foley & Larder LLP recently sponsored TEDAI 2024 in San Francisco, drawing industry leaders and change makers to share meaningful new ideas in the rapidly developing area of artificial intelligence (AI). Four Foley partners, Natasha Allen, Monica Chmielewski, Christopher Swift, and Louis Lehot participated in panel discussions throughout the event.Much of the conference discussion centered on