Securities Act of 1933: Primary federal legislation governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration unless an exemption applies. Critical for determining token classification as a security.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Regulates secondary market trading of securities and establishes SEC oversight. Relevant for token trading and ongoing compliance obligations.

Regulation D: Provides exemptions from securities registration requirements, particularly Rule 506(b) for private placements to accredited investors.

Regulation S: Provides rules for offshore securities offerings and sales outside the United States.

Bank Secrecy Act (BSA): Requires financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering, including cryptocurrency transactions.

Money Transmitter Laws: State and federal regulations governing entities that transfer or convert money, including digital assets.

Commodity Exchange Act: Federal regulations governing commodity trading, relevant if tokens are classified as commodities under CFTC jurisdiction.

USA PATRIOT Act: Enhances BSA requirements and establishes additional AML obligations for financial institutions and cryptocurrency businesses.

Federal Trade Commission Act: Protects consumers against unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including digital asset transactions.

Internal Revenue Code: Governs taxation of cryptocurrency transactions and token sales, including capital gains and income tax implications.

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations that must be complied with in addition to federal securities laws.

State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data privacy and protection of personal information collected during token sales.

Howey Test: Supreme Court framework for determining whether a transaction qualifies as an investment contract and thus a security under federal law.

FinCEN Regulations: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network guidelines for cryptocurrency businesses, including registration and reporting requirements.