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"""
Token classification using the Howey Test and other regulatory frameworks.
Determines if a crypto token is a security or utility token.
"""

import logging
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
from datetime import datetime
import re

logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)


class HoweyTestAnalyzer:
    """
    Analyzes tokens using the SEC's Howey Test.

    The Howey Test has 4 prongs:
    1. Investment of money
    2. In a common enterprise
    3. With an expectation of profits
    4. Derived from the efforts of others

    If all 4 are met, the token is likely a security.
    """

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize Howey Test analyzer."""
        self.test_criteria = {
            'investment_of_money': {
                'keywords': [
                    'purchase', 'buy', 'invest', 'sale', 'ico', 'token sale',
                    'presale', 'crowdsale', 'fundraising', 'payment', 'contribute'
                ],
                'weight': 0.25
            },
            'common_enterprise': {
                'keywords': [
                    'pool', 'pooled', 'combined', 'collective', 'together',
                    'treasury', 'ecosystem', 'platform', 'network', 'protocol'
                ],
                'weight': 0.25
            },
            'expectation_of_profits': {
                'keywords': [
                    'profit', 'returns', 'gains', 'appreciation', 'yield',
                    'rewards', 'earnings', 'income', 'dividend', 'interest',
                    'roi', 'return on investment', 'price increase'
                ],
                'weight': 0.25
            },
            'efforts_of_others': {
                'keywords': [
                    'team', 'development', 'management', 'founders', 'developers',
                    'operated by', 'managed by', 'governance', 'roadmap',
                    'build', 'create', 'maintain', 'improve', 'update'
                ],
                'weight': 0.25
            }
        }

    def analyze_prong(self, text: str, prong_name: str) -> Tuple[bool, float, List[str]]:
        """
        Analyze a single Howey Test prong.

        Args:
            text: Token description/whitepaper text
            prong_name: Name of the prong to analyze

        Returns:
            Tuple of (prong_met, confidence, evidence_keywords)
        """
        if prong_name not in self.test_criteria:
            raise ValueError(f"Invalid prong: {prong_name}")

        criteria = self.test_criteria[prong_name]
        keywords = criteria['keywords']
        text_lower = text.lower()

        # Find matching keywords
        matches = []
        for keyword in keywords:
            pattern = r'\b' + re.escape(keyword) + r'\b'
            if re.search(pattern, text_lower):
                matches.append(keyword)

        # Calculate confidence based on match density
        match_count = len(matches)
        word_count = len(text_lower.split())
        match_density = (match_count / (word_count / 100)) if word_count > 0 else 0

        # Prong is "met" if we have multiple keyword matches
        prong_met = match_count >= 2
        confidence = min(match_density / 5, 1.0)  # Normalize to 0-1

        return prong_met, confidence, matches

    def run_howey_test(self, text: str) -> Dict:
        """
        Run full Howey Test analysis on token description.

        Args:
            text: Token description/whitepaper text

        Returns:
            Dictionary with test results
        """
        results = {
            'prongs': {},
            'prongs_met': 0,
            'is_security': False,
            'overall_confidence': 0.0,
            'evidence': {},
            'analysis_timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat()
        }

        # Analyze each prong
        for prong_name in self.test_criteria.keys():
            met, confidence, evidence = self.analyze_prong(text, prong_name)

            results['prongs'][prong_name] = {
                'met': met,
                'confidence': confidence,
                'evidence_count': len(evidence)
            }

            results['evidence'][prong_name] = evidence

            if met:
                results['prongs_met'] += 1

        # Token is a security if all 4 prongs are met
        results['is_security'] = results['prongs_met'] == 4

        # Calculate overall confidence (average of prong confidences)
        confidences = [p['confidence'] for p in results['prongs'].values()]
        results['overall_confidence'] = sum(confidences) / len(confidences)

        # Adjust confidence based on prongs met
        if results['prongs_met'] < 4:
            # Reduce confidence if not all prongs met
            results['overall_confidence'] *= (results['prongs_met'] / 4)

        logger.info(
            f"Howey Test: {results['prongs_met']}/4 prongs met, "
            f"is_security={results['is_security']}, "
            f"confidence={results['overall_confidence']:.2f}"
        )

        return results


class TokenClassifier:
    """
    Comprehensive token classifier using multiple frameworks.
    - US: Howey Test
    - EU: MiCA classification
    - Singapore: DPT classification
    """

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize token classifier."""
        self.howey_analyzer = HoweyTestAnalyzer()
        logger.info("TokenClassifier initialized")

    def classify_us(self, token_description: str) -> Dict:
        """
        Classify token under US law (SEC Howey Test).

        Args:
            token_description: Description of token mechanics

        Returns:
            Classification result
        """
        howey_result = self.howey_analyzer.run_howey_test(token_description)

        classification = {
            'jurisdiction': 'us',
            'framework': 'SEC Howey Test',
            'classification': 'security' if howey_result['is_security'] else 'utility',
            'confidence': howey_result['overall_confidence'],
            'howey_test': howey_result,
            'regulatory_implications': self._get_us_implications(howey_result)
        }

        return classification

    def classify_eu(self, token_description: str) -> Dict:
        """
        Classify token under EU MiCA framework.

        Args:
            token_description: Token description

        Returns:
            Classification result
        """
        text_lower = token_description.lower()

        # MiCA categories
        is_utility_token = any([
            'access' in text_lower,
            'usage' in text_lower,
            'service' in text_lower,
            'platform access' in text_lower
        ])

        is_asset_referenced = any([
            'backed' in text_lower,
            'pegged' in text_lower,
            'collateralized' in text_lower,
            'reserve' in text_lower
        ])

        is_e_money = any([
            'fiat' in text_lower,
            'currency' in text_lower,
            'stablecoin' in text_lower,
            'payment' in text_lower
        ])

        # Determine primary category
        if is_e_money:
            category = 'e-money token'
        elif is_asset_referenced:
            category = 'asset-referenced token'
        elif is_utility_token:
            category = 'utility token'
        else:
            category = 'crypto-asset'  # Default MiCA category

        classification = {
            'jurisdiction': 'eu',
            'framework': 'MiCA',
            'classification': category,
            'confidence': 0.6,  # Lower confidence for heuristic classification
            'mica_categories': {
                'utility_token': is_utility_token,
                'asset_referenced_token': is_asset_referenced,
                'e_money_token': is_e_money
            },
            'regulatory_implications': self._get_eu_implications(category)
        }

        return classification

    def classify_singapore(self, token_description: str) -> Dict:
        """
        Classify token under Singapore MAS framework.

        Args:
            token_description: Token description

        Returns:
            Classification result
        """
        text_lower = token_description.lower()

        # MAS Payment Services Act - Digital Payment Token (DPT)
        is_dpt = any([
            'payment' in text_lower,
            'medium of exchange' in text_lower,
            'store of value' in text_lower,
            'transfer' in text_lower
        ])

        is_capital_markets_product = any([
            'security' in text_lower,
            'investment' in text_lower,
            'profit' in text_lower,
            'return' in text_lower,
            'dividend' in text_lower
        ])

        # Determine category
        if is_capital_markets_product:
            category = 'capital markets product'
        elif is_dpt:
            category = 'digital payment token'
        else:
            category = 'unregulated token'

        classification = {
            'jurisdiction': 'singapore',
            'framework': 'MAS PSA',
            'classification': category,
            'confidence': 0.6,
            'mas_categories': {
                'digital_payment_token': is_dpt,
                'capital_markets_product': is_capital_markets_product
            },
            'regulatory_implications': self._get_singapore_implications(category)
        }

        return classification

    def classify_all_jurisdictions(self, token_description: str) -> Dict:
        """
        Classify token across all supported jurisdictions.

        Args:
            token_description: Token description/whitepaper text

        Returns:
            Dictionary of classifications per jurisdiction
        """
        return {
            'us': self.classify_us(token_description),
            'eu': self.classify_eu(token_description),
            'singapore': self.classify_singapore(token_description),
            'summary': self._generate_summary(token_description)
        }

    def _get_us_implications(self, howey_result: Dict) -> List[str]:
        """Get regulatory implications for US classification."""
        implications = []

        if howey_result['is_security']:
            implications.extend([
                "Token is likely a security under US law",
                "Must register with SEC or qualify for exemption",
                "Consider Regulation D (private placement) or Regulation A+",
                "Must comply with securities laws for trading",
                "May need broker-dealer registration for exchanges"
            ])
        else:
            implications.extend([
                "Token may be a utility token (not a security)",
                "Still subject to FinCEN MSB registration if used for payments",
                "State money transmitter licenses may be required",
                "Consumer protection laws still apply",
                "Monitor SEC guidance - classification can change"
            ])

        return implications

    def _get_eu_implications(self, category: str) -> List[str]:
        """Get regulatory implications for EU classification."""
        implications_map = {
            'e-money token': [
                "Subject to strict MiCA e-money token requirements",
                "Need authorization as e-money institution",
                "Must maintain 1:1 backing with fiat reserves",
                "Enhanced consumer protection requirements",
                "Effective from June 2024"
            ],
            'asset-referenced token': [
                "Subject to MiCA asset-referenced token regime",
                "Must maintain reserve of referenced assets",
                "Requires authorization from regulator",
                "Ongoing reporting and transparency requirements",
                "White paper must be approved"
            ],
            'utility token': [
                "Lower regulatory burden under MiCA",
                "Still requires white paper publication",
                "Consumer protection rules apply",
                "Marketing restrictions apply",
                "Effective from July 2024"
            ],
            'crypto-asset': [
                "General MiCA crypto-asset rules apply",
                "CASP authorization needed for services",
                "White paper required for public offerings",
                "AML/CTF compliance mandatory"
            ]
        }

        return implications_map.get(category, ["MiCA framework applies"])

    def _get_singapore_implications(self, category: str) -> List[str]:
        """Get regulatory implications for Singapore classification."""
        implications_map = {
            'digital payment token': [
                "Requires DPT service provider license from MAS",
                "Must comply with Payment Services Act",
                "AML/CFT requirements apply",
                "Technology risk management guidelines",
                "Fit and proper criteria for operators"
            ],
            'capital markets product': [
                "Subject to Securities and Futures Act",
                "Requires CMS license from MAS",
                "Prospectus or exemption required",
                "Ongoing reporting obligations",
                "Higher regulatory scrutiny"
            ],
            'unregulated token': [
                "May not require MAS licensing",
                "Still subject to general laws",
                "Monitor for regulatory changes",
                "Consumer protection laws apply"
            ]
        }

        return implications_map.get(category, ["Review MAS guidelines"])

    def _generate_summary(self, token_description: str) -> Dict:
        """Generate summary across jurisdictions."""
        us_result = self.classify_us(token_description)
        eu_result = self.classify_eu(token_description)
        sg_result = self.classify_singapore(token_description)

        is_security_anywhere = (
            us_result['classification'] == 'security' or
            sg_result['classification'] == 'capital markets product'
        )

        return {
            'is_security_anywhere': is_security_anywhere,
            'most_restrictive_jurisdiction': 'us' if us_result['classification'] == 'security' else 'eu',
            'classifications': {
                'us': us_result['classification'],
                'eu': eu_result['classification'],
                'singapore': sg_result['classification']
            },
            'recommendation': (
                "Consult securities lawyer immediately - token appears to be a security"
                if is_security_anywhere else
                "Token may qualify as utility token, but verify with legal counsel"
            )
        }


# Convenience function
def classify_token(token_description: str, jurisdiction: Optional[str] = None) -> Dict:
    """
    Quick classify a token.

    Args:
        token_description: Token description/whitepaper
        jurisdiction: Specific jurisdiction ('us', 'eu', 'singapore') or None for all

    Returns:
        Classification result
    """
    classifier = TokenClassifier()

    if jurisdiction:
        if jurisdiction == 'us':
            return classifier.classify_us(token_description)
        elif jurisdiction == 'eu':
            return classifier.classify_eu(token_description)
        elif jurisdiction == 'singapore':
            return classifier.classify_singapore(token_description)
        else:
            raise ValueError(f"Unsupported jurisdiction: {jurisdiction}")
    else:
        return classifier.classify_all_jurisdictions(token_description)


if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Example usage
    sample_token = """
    Our governance token allows holders to vote on protocol upgrades and earn
    rewards from transaction fees. Tokens are sold in a public sale at $0.50 each.
    The development team will use funds to build the platform and market the product.
    Early investors expect significant returns as the platform grows and token value
    appreciates. The team manages the treasury and executes the roadmap.
    """

    print("\n=== Token Classification ===\n")

    # Full analysis
    results = classify_token(sample_token)

    print("US Classification:")
    us = results['us']
    print(f"  Classification: {us['classification']}")
    print(f"  Confidence: {us['confidence']:.2f}")
    print(f"  Howey Test: {us['howey_test']['prongs_met']}/4 prongs met")

    print("\nEU Classification:")
    eu = results['eu']
    print(f"  Classification: {eu['classification']}")
    print(f"  Confidence: {eu['confidence']:.2f}")

    print("\nSingapore Classification:")
    sg = results['singapore']
    print(f"  Classification: {sg['classification']}")
    print(f"  Confidence: {sg['confidence']:.2f}")

    print("\nSummary:")
    summary = results['summary']
    print(f"  Is security anywhere: {summary['is_security_anywhere']}")
    print(f"  Recommendation: {summary['recommendation']}")