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“Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The Future of Money” – Financier Worldwide

Like the rest of the world, money is going digital. Credit and debit cards, electronic fund transfers, online services like PayPal, and peer-to-peer services got a boost during the COVID pandemic. Cryptocurrencies did as well, along with decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. In the latest issue of Financier Worldwide, Becker Shareholder Robert C. Brighton, […]

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“Waiting for the Revolution: Opportunities and Obstacles Presented by the Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Web3” – Financier Worldwide

The next digital revolution will be based on blockchain, a system by which independent computers verify transactions with no central authority, as described by Becker Shareholder Robert C. Brighton, Jr. in the latest issue of Financier Worldwide. In these systems, security and reliability are maintained through consensus. For public blockchains, any change in the ledger […]

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“Key Considerations When Selling Your Business” – Financier Worldwide

The decision to sell your business is a landmark event, whether you are an entrepreneur, the owner of a family business or a business owned with partners. The skills used to build and operate a successful business, however, are different than those necessary to achieve a successful sale. When considering a sale, what steps should […]

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“SEC Amendments Promise Help for Early Stage Companies” – Financier Worldwide

For early stage and emerging growth companies, maintaining a steady flow of capital determines the difference between existence and extinction. Veteran securities lawyer Robert C. Brighton Jr. takes a close look at the latest SEC amendments which provide new opportunities for early stage companies to raise capital. His examination covers the expanded definition of an […]

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“Crowdfunded Securities Token Offerings: A Possible Path to Funding Emerging Growth Companies” – Financier Worldwide

The problems small companies have in obtaining growth capital are well known. The resources of founders and family and friends are typically limited. Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms are a resource for only a few such companies. Angels can sometimes provide limited funding but again only for a select few. Banks and […]

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