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Protect your token launch: Mitigate insider trading risks and safeguard your reputation with Toku

February 19, 2025

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Protect your token launch: Mitigate insider trading risks and safeguard your reputation with Toku

As a founder or experienced operator, launching a token-based project is both an opportunity and a challenging responsibility. In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, it’s critical to prioritize compliance—especially when it comes to managing insider trading risks. Bad press, regulatory scrutiny, or any misstep in your token’s launch could damage not just your reputation but the trust you’ve built with investors, your community, the wider crypto community and importantly, regulators.

At Toku, we specialize in providing comprehensive insider trading compliance solutions, purpose-built for token projects. We understand that the stakes are high, and we’re here to help you navigate the complexities of token launches while protecting your project’s credibility.

Why insider trading compliance matters

With regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC increasing their focus on token projects, staying ahead of evolving regulations is more important than ever. Insiders—founders, team members, investors, or anyone with access to sensitive information—are often at the center of insider trading concerns. Every trade is on the blockchain and there is an immutable history of your trades forever linked to your wallet(s), there is no hiding your actions. 

Ensuring your project has strong controls in place not only protects you from potential legal issues but also reassures your investors that you’re committed to transparency and fairness. This, in turn, strengthens market trust and your long-term growth potential. 

Key features of Toku's insider trading compliance solutions

Toku’s platform is specifically designed to help token projects mitigate insider trading risks, safeguard your project’s reputation, and ensure full compliance with global financial regulations. Here’s how we do it:

Comprehensive insider trading safeguards

  • Regulatory adherence: Toku is built with built-in compliance with SEC, CFTC, and other global financial authorities, ensuring your token project remains compliant at all stages of development.
  • 105b-1 pre-clearance: We help you implement structured trading plans for executives and insiders to minimize regulatory risk, including compliance with Rule 10b5-1.
  • OTC trade execution: Toku integrates seamlessly with leading OTC desks, facilitating compliant transactions for your token’s stakeholders.

Automated controls for token transactions

  • Defined trading windows: Establish pre-determined periods when token holders can trade, enhancing transparency and predictability for investors.
  • Pre-trade clearance: Every trade requires prior authorization, ensuring that no trade is made without a thorough review in line with your insider trading policies.
  • Blackout periods: Automatically restrict trading around major events such as token listings, product launches, or partnerships, preventing any conflicts of interest or price-sensitive information from being exploited.
  • Automatic execution triggers: Predefine conditions for automated trades, reducing human discretion and ensuring fairness.

Documented disclosure

Every trade rationale, approval, and communication is documented, supporting regulatory inquiries and maintaining investor confidence. With a transparent, traceable system that matches up with every transaction onchain, you’re always ready for any regulatory scrutiny. 

Built by regulatory experts for token projects

Toku’s team has worked with securities lawyers, former regulators, and crypto veterans who understand the intricacies of token markets. Together, we work alongside your team to simplify compliance and create structured, tailored trading plans that meet SEC and global regulatory standards—while accounting for the unique nuances of your token project.

We also provide ongoing support, ensuring that your compliance framework evolves with new regulations and challenges, and can scale as your project grows.

Safeguard your token project’s reputation

In a world where news spreads quickly, and regulatory bodies are scrutinizing token projects more than ever, reputation management is key. Toku’s insider trading compliance solutions are designed to give your token project a competitive edge in the market. By implementing effective compliance protocols from day one, you ensure that your project stands out as a beacon of integrity, trust, and market stability.

Protect your project, protect your reputation, and ensure long-term success.

Ready to take the next step in securing your token launch? Let Toku be your trusted partner in navigating the regulatory landscape and securing a compliant, successful future.

Talk to Toku today, reach out to us at team@toku.com