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New Crypto Products in U.S. and Abroad, Enterprise Pilots Announced, Data Published on Cryptocurrency Scams and Money Laundering

By Robert A. Musiala, Jaime B. Petenko, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on February 1, 2019 Posted in Cryptocurrency, Enterprise

In this issue: • DFS Issues New BitLicenses, Corda Gains Integration Partners, New Stablecoin Launched • New Cryptocurrency Products, Increased Demand for Bitcoin Reported in Africa and Latin America • New Blockchain Pilots Address Worker Well-Being, Healthcare and Conflict Minerals • Startup Challenges SEC Enforcement Action, International Arrests and Exchange Cooperation • New Reports Provide … Continue Reading

Global Blockchain Developments: Zero-Knowledge Proofs on Ethereum, New Foreign Regulatory Frameworks, Continued Enforcement Actions

By Jaime B. Petenko, Simone O. Otenaike and Taylor Thompson on November 2, 2018 Posted in Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, Enterprise

In this issue: • Supply Chain and Banking Pilots Expand, Zero-Knowledge Proofs Meet Ethereum • Cryptocurrency Exchange Announcements, Malta Blockchain Laws Take Effect • Global Developments in Enforcement, Regulatory Frameworks and Court Rulings Supply Chain and Banking Pilots Expand, Zero-Knowledge Proofs Meet Ethereum By: Jaime B. Petenko This week, a leading diamond mining company announced … Continue Reading

Blockchain Applications for Enterprise and Payments Evolve, New Legislation Proposed, Mining Malware Surges and a Bitcoin Bug Is Fixed

By Robert A. Musiala, Jaime B. Petenko, Diana Stern, Heather K. P. Fincher and Brian P. Bartish on September 28, 2018 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Blockchain Initiatives Pursue Solutions for Refugees, Voting, Smart Cities, Defense and Food Safety • Cryptocurrency Legal Developments: Tax, Proposed Legislation, AML and CFTC • Enforcement Actions Continue, Cryptomining Malware Surges, Token Values Fall • Blockchain Payments Products Advance, Investments Continue and a Bitcoin Bug Is Fixed Blockchain Initiatives Pursue Solutions for … Continue Reading

Stablecoins Launch in US Amid Multiple Securities Enforcement Actions and Bid to Repurpose DoD Data Center for Cryptocurrency Mining

By Brian P. Bartish, Robert A. Musiala, Njeri Chasseau, Jaime B. Petenko and Melonia A. Bennett on September 14, 2018 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Stablecoins Launch in US as New Data Cites Drop in ICO Funding • SEC and FINRA Issue First-of-Their-Kind Enforcement Actions • Blockchain Enterprise Developments: Mining, Digital Identities and Food Supply Chain • Cryptocurrencies Continue to Enter Traditional Areas of Financial Crimes Stablecoins Launch in US as New Data Cites Drop in … Continue Reading

Blockchain Capital Markets Offerings and Executive Attitudes Evolve, Threats Continue

By Jaime B. Petenko, Brian P. Bartish, Simone O. Otenaike and Robert A. Musiala on August 31, 2018 Posted in Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, ICOs

In this issue: • New Blockchain Trading Platforms and Capital Markets Offerings Announced • Blockchain Executive Surveys Released, More Pilots and Investments Announced • Update: Cryptocurrency Cybercrimes and ICO Enforcement Actions • John McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Cryptocurrency Wallet Hacked New Blockchain Trading Platforms and Capital Markets Offerings Announced By: Jaime B. Petenko Recently, it was reported … Continue Reading

U.S. Customs Pilots Blockchain, SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETFs, Government Investments and Enforcement Actions Continue

By John C. McIlwee, Jaime B. Petenko, Joanna F. Wasick and Simone O. Otenaike on August 24, 2018 Posted in Blockchain, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • U.S. Customs Pilots Blockchain for Supply Chain as Private Sector Pilots Continue • The SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETFs; New Exchanges and Services Announced Abroad • Governments Worldwide Continue to Invest in Blockchain Projects • Enforcement Actions Continue in U.S. and Abroad as Industry Begins to Self-Regulate U.S. Customs Pilots Blockchain for … Continue Reading

New Investments and Capital Markets Products, New Crimes and Enforcement Actions

By Simone O. Otenaike, Brian P. Bartish and Jaime B. Petenko on August 17, 2018 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Capital Markets Firsts for Blockchain Include Bonds, Security Tokens, Exchange Traded Notes • Cryptocurrency Cybercrimes and Enforcement Actions Continue • Blockchain Investment Continues as Businesses Expand Operations Capital Markets Firsts for Blockchain Include Bonds, Security Tokens, Exchange Traded Notes By: Jaime B. Petenko According to an Aug. 10, 2018, press release, … Continue Reading

Buying Coffee with Bitcoin, Tracking Ships with Blockchain, Fighting Financial Crimes and Litigating ICOs

By Brian P. Bartish, Jonathan D. Blattmachr, Marc Powers, Jaime B. Petenko and Diana Stern on August 10, 2018 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • New Solutions Seek to Bring Cryptocurrencies Closer to Mainstream • Blockchain Developments for Shipping, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Diamonds • Cryprocurrency Scams and Enforcement Actions Perpetuate Uncertainty • Analysis: Tezos Securities Class Action Survives Motion to Dismiss New Solutions Seek to Bring Cryptocurrencies Closer to Mainstream By: Jaime B. Petenko This past … Continue Reading

Blockchain Developments: Food Supply Chain, Bitcoin ETPs, ICOs and Tech Adoption

By Robert A. Musiala, Njeri Chasseau, Jonathan A. Forman and Jaime B. Petenko on August 3, 2018 Posted in Blockchain, Food Supply Chain, ICOs

In this issue: • Multiple Pilots Drive Momentum for Leveraging Blockchain in the Food Supply Chain • SEC Rejects Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust, Commissioner Dissents • New Reports Detail ICO Scrutiny and Seek to Provide Clarity • Blockchain Adoption Continues in Both Institutional and Startup Environments Multiple Pilots Drive Momentum for Leveraging Blockchain in the Food … Continue Reading