Carol R. Goforth
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Carol R. Goforth, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Arkansas, focuses her research on the regulation of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Her work critically examines the role of regulatory bodies, particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in this evolving financial landscape. Goforth has published extensively on topics such as the SEC's efforts to regulate crypto exchanges, the potential risks associated with overzealous enforcement, and the legal implications of specific cases like SEC v. Ripple Labs. She also explores how active enforcement by bodies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could benefit the cryptocurrency market. Beyond digital assets, her research has touched upon the practicalities of business law in Arkansas, including the state's new LLC Act. Goforth's scholarship is reflected in her h-index of 6 and 50 total publications, attracting 95 citations.
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- h-index: 6
- Publications: 50
- Citations: 95
Selected Publications
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Crypto Regulation Shouldn't be Cryptic: The Continuing need for Legislative Clarification (2026)
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How Active CFTC Enforcement Could Benefit Crypto (2025)
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The SEC and Crypto: Risks of Overzealous Enforcement (2024)
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<i><span>SEC v. Ripple Labs: A Ripple or a Wave</span></i> (2024)
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How Active CFTC Enforcement Could Benefit Crypto (2024)
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Just Because They Say It: Does the U.S. Really Have the “First-Ever Comprehensive Framework” For Digital Assets? (2023)
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Critiquing the SEC’s On-Going Efforts to Regulate Crypto Exchanges (2022)
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Heads up! Arkansas has a new LLC Act (2021)
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What does the decline in the U.S. dollar’s global role mean for cryptocurrencies? (2021)SSRN Electronic Journal OpenAlex
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SEC v. Telegram: A Global Message (2021)SSRN Electronic Journal OpenAlex
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Regulation of Crypto: Who is the SEC Protecting? (2021)
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Cinderella's Slipper: A Better Approach to Regulating Cryptoassets as Securities (2020)
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The Case for Preempting State Money Transmission Laws for Crypto-Based Businesses (2020)
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Crowdfunding in Arkansas? Yes, you can! (2019)
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Medical Marijuana in Arkansas: The Risks of Rushed Drafting (2019)
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