Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks in Blockchain BBLC Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–50

1. 46foundation · easy

   Under the U.S. Howey Test, which of the following elements is essential for a digital asset to be considered a security?

   • AThe asset is expected to increase in value due to the efforts of others
   • BThe asset is fungible and interchangeable with other assets
   • CThe asset is issued by a decentralized network
   • DThe asset is used as a medium of exchange
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2. 47application · medium

   A startup plans to issue a token that gives holders a share of future platform revenues and a vote on product roadmap decisions. The token will be sold to retail investors in the United States. The legal team must decide whether the token is a security. Which factor is most decisive under the U.S. Howey test?

   • AHolders can use the token to pay for services on the platform.
   • BHolders expect profits from the efforts of the startup's team.
   • CThe token has a fixed total supply and is not mineable.
   • DThe token is built on a public blockchain and is transferable.
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4. 48application · medium

   A cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore serves customers worldwide, including the EU and the US. The exchange is not a financial institution in some jurisdictions but facilitates transfers of digital assets. What is the most critical compliance step the exchange must take to meet international AML/CTF expectations?

   • ARely on the blockchain's pseudonymity to avoid KYC requirements because transactions are public.
   • BImplement a risk-based KYC program that verifies customer identity and monitors transactions for suspicious activity across all jurisdictions.
   • COnly monitor transactions above $10,000 to align with traditional banking thresholds.
   • DRegister as a money services business only in the US to satisfy global requirements.
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5. 49application · medium

   A cryptocurrency exchange is required to implement transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity. The exchange operates in multiple jurisdictions with different reporting thresholds. What is the most effective way to manage these varying requirements?

   • AUse a single threshold based on the exchange's home country to simplify operations.
   • BOutsource monitoring to a third party that uses its own thresholds.
   • CMonitor only transactions that are clearly suspicious, regardless of amount.
   • DImplement a transaction monitoring system that flags transactions based on the most stringent threshold across all jurisdictions.
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6. 50foundation · easy

   Which legal classification is most commonly applied to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that represent unique digital art?

   • ACurrency
   • BSecurities
   • CCommodities
   • DCollectibles or property
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