Regulating cryptocurrencies: assessing market reactions
The BIS study suggests that cryptocurrency markets rely on regulated financial institutions to operate, bringing cryptocurrencies within reach of national regulation.
Crypto Research Report I
Similar to the Internet, the blockchain technology is changing the way we do business. Distributed ledgers have the power to ensure the highest level of transparency and accountability in contractual agreements. Cryptocurrencies are an integral part of this newfound provenance, and first-mover investors are eagerly collecting these digital tokens backed by mathematics. However, the future of this technology is uncertain. Technological and legal risks may impede the adoption of the blockchain. On a quarterly basis, the CRR strives to provide a critical and academic perspective on the legal, technical, and economic aspects of crypto assets.
SEC Chairman gives ICO lawyers a “stern” talking to
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Jay Clayton has once again expressed his concern with the attitudes and approach taken by many in the legal profession when advising ICO clients. Giving the opening address at the annual Securities Regulation Institute conference in Washington, Clayton said; "My first message is simple and a bit stern. Market professionals, especially gatekeepers, need to act responsibly and hold themselves to high standards."
Conceptual Framework for Legal & Risk Assessment of Blockchain Crypto Property (BCP)
MME and its team of technology, banking, corporate law, tax and Anti-Money Laundering (âAMLâ) experts have developed a first draft proposal of a âConceptual Framework for a Legal and Risk Assessment of Blockchain Crypto Propertyâ. This paper will provide functional classification leading to three different BCP Classes and provides a risk assessment model for BCP, resulting in BCP Risk Categories.
Vaccinating ourselves from local courts
A pandemic is plaguing the cryptocurrency industry today, yet most of us don’t yet know we’re infected. These diseases arise from extreme exposure to hundreds of national and local laws, jurisdictions, rules, and unknown legal risks due to engaging in open global systems in a world that is largely still clinging to nation-centric, hyper-local rules and controls.
Blockchain And The Law: Practical Implications Of A Revolutionary Technology For Financial Markets And Beyond
This paper looks into how Blockchain Technology is affecting the financial landscape, and what should you know about the legal challenges surrounding it.
Bitcoin: Questions,Answers,and Analysis of Legal Issues
This report has three major sections. The first section answers some basic questions about Bitcoin and the operation of the Bitcoin network and its interaction with the current dollar-based monetary system. The second section summarizes likely reasons for and against widespread Bitcoin adoption. The third section discusses legal and regulatory matters that have been raised by Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
Blockchain Technology and Legal Implications of âCrypto 2.0â
Washington, D.C. partner Judith Lee, New York partner Arthur S. Long, Washington D.C. counsel Jeffrey L. Steiner, associate Stephenie Gosnell Handler and Palo Alto associate Zachary Wood are the authors of "Blockchain Technology and Legal Implications of âCrypto 2.0â" published in the March 31, 2015 issue of BNAâs Banking Report.
