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SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Interpretation on Crypto Assets: Key Implications for Securities Law

The SEC and CFTC have issued new guidance on when crypto assets may fall under federal securities laws. From staking and mining to token offerings and airdrops, the interpretation offers important signals about how regulators may approach digital asset markets going forward.

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Do Sporting Events Need Music Licenses? Copyright Rules for Playing Music at Sports Events

Music is everywhere in sports—from stadium entrance music to halftime shows. But do sporting events actually need permission to play those songs? In this article, we break down the copyright rules and music licensing requirements for sporting events and broadcasts.

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The Economic Impact of Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency: How One Artist Generated Hundreds of Millions for the Island

Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico wasn’t just a concert series — it became one of the largest cultural economic events in the island’s history. With over 600,000 attendees and economic impact estimates reaching as high as $700M, the concerts transformed tourism, boosted local businesses, and showcased the power of Puerto Rico’s creative economy. Here’s what the data reveals.

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¿No te están Pagando Regalías Musicales? Guía Práctica para Reclamar, Auditar y Demandar (PR/EE. UU.)

Si tu música se está explotando pero tus regalías no llegan (o los reportes “desaparecen”), esto no es solo frustración: puede ser un caso legal. Aquí te explicamos a quién reclamar, qué documentos reunir, y qué remedios existen para recuperar pagos y exigir contabilidad.

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Cómo Funcionan los Fondos de Derechos Musicales (y Por Qué están Comprando Catálogos)

Los fondos de derechos musicales no compran “canciones”. Compran flujos de ingresos respaldados por propiedad intelectual: streaming, PROs, mecánicas y sync. Esta guía te explica cómo funcionan, cómo se financian (equity vs. deuda) y qué miran en debida diligencia antes de comprar un catálogo.

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