Archives: Bitcoin

Crypto Exchanges Launch Initiatives, NFT Hype Continues, Token Safe Harbor Proposal Updated, Digital Euro Study Published, Hacked Bitcoin is On the Move

By Keith R. Murphy, Veronica Reynolds, Teresa Goody Guillén, Jordan R. Silversmith and Joanna F. Wasick on April 16, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Exchanges Forge New Paths, Bitcoin ETF Applications Continue • MLB Gets In on NFT Hype, Chinese Alliance Seeks to Bring NFTs to Streamers • Token Safe Harbor Proposal Updated, IRS Memo Addresses Bitcoin Hard Fork • ECB Publishes Survey on Digital Euro, Study Addresses Bitcoin Electricity Usage • Judgment Entered … Continue Reading

CBDC Initiatives Announced Across Globe, US Crypto Firms Pursue Licenses and Form Lobbying Groups, DOJ Targets Unlicensed Crypto MSB

By Veronica Reynolds, Teresa Goody Guillén and Joanna F. Wasick on April 9, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Central Bank Digital Currencies Explored in Thailand, Japan and Sweden • US Crypto Firm Seeks Clearing Agency License, New Lobbying Group Formed • DOJ Targets Unlicensed Bitcoin Money Transmitter, ICO Extortion Scheme Central Bank Digital Currencies Explored in Thailand, Japan and Sweden By: Veronica Reynolds According to a recent press release, … Continue Reading

Financial Firms Launch New Crypto Products, NFTs Trending, Crypto Exchange Acquires Broker-Dealer, SEC, DOJ, IRS and CFTC Actions Target Crypto Actors

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Veronica Reynolds, Joanna F. Wasick, Keith R. Murphy and Robert A. Musiala on April 2, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • US Institutional Financial Firms, and Fintech Startups, Launch Crypto Products • Creative NFT Launches and Bitcoin Giveaways Continue To Trend • US Crypto Exchange Acquires Broker Dealer, SEC Action Targets Token Sales • US Enforcement Actions Target Cryptocurrency Darknet Activities and Fraud • DOJ and IRS Actions Target Crypto Tax Evaders, … Continue Reading

US Firms Launch Bitcoin Products, Seek Approvals; Federal and State Agencies Take Enforcement Actions Against Cryptocurrency Industry Firms

By Joanna F. Wasick and Keith R. Murphy on March 19, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • US Firms Launch Bitcoin Products, Seek Approvals, Advocate for Crypto Rules • Multiple Federal and State Agencies Take Actions Against Crypto Industry Firms US Firms Launch Bitcoin Products, Seek Approvals, Advocate for Crypto Rules By: Joanna F. Wasick According to reports, in an internal memorandum issued earlier this week, a major … Continue Reading

Crypto Financial Products Announced, MIT Seeks to Improve Bitcoin Codebase, SEC Addresses Digital Assets, DeFi Hacks Continue, Crypto Theft Data Published

By Keith R. Murphy, Joanna F. Wasick and Teresa Goody Guillén on March 5, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Crypto Firms Launch New Services, MIT Seeks to Improve Bitcoin Codebase • Institutional Cryptocurrency Investment Products Advance, New Data Published • SEC Focuses on Digital Assets, DeFi Hacked, Crypto Theft Data Published Crypto Firms Launch New Services, MIT Seeks to Improve Bitcoin Codebase By Keith R. Murphy A San Francisco-based cryptocurrency … Continue Reading

Bahamas CBDC Prepaid Card, Ether Investment Products and Travel Rule Solutions Launch, Crypto Enforcement Settlements by OFAC and NYAG

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Veronica Reynolds, Joanna F. Wasick and Keith R. Murphy on February 26, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Bahamas CBDC Integrates with Prepaid Card, Bitcoin Donation Data Published • Ether Investment Products Launch, New Publications Detail Crypto Adoption • Travel Rule Solutions Launch, DeFi Market Dissolves Following SEC Inquiry • Federal and State Agencies Pursue Multiple Cryptocurrency Offenders Bahamas CBDC Integrates with Prepaid Card, Bitcoin Donation Data Published By: … Continue Reading

Crypto Payment Options Announced, Federal Reserve Official Addresses Bitcoin, US and Foreign Actions Target Crypto Crimes, DeFi Hacks Continue

By Joanna F. Wasick, Keith R. Murphy and Veronica Reynolds on February 19, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Uncategorized

In this issue: • Crypto Payment Options Announced, Federal Reserve Official Addresses Bitcoin • Enforcement Actions Target Crypto Trading, Hacking and Money Laundering • Flash Loan Attacks Cripple DeFi, Criminal ‘Retires’ with $1Billion in Bitcoin Crypto Payment Options Announced, Federal Reserve Official Addresses Bitcoin By: Joanna F. Wasick Late last week, BitPay, a leading provider … Continue Reading

Crypto Trust to Become Bank, FinCEN Comment Period Extended, Navy Awards Blockchain Contract, Dark Market Seized, Illicit Exchange Owner Sentenced

By Veronica Reynolds, Jordan R. Silversmith, Robert A. Musiala and Teresa Goody Guillén on January 15, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • Crypto Trust to Convert to Bank, FinCEN Extends New Rule Comment Period • Bitcoin Firms List on Public Markets, Japan Diverges from SEC on XRP Status • Navy Contracts for Blockchain Solution, SSI Report and Market Data Published • Enforcement Actions Target Dark Web Market and Illicit Crypto Exchange Crypto Trust … Continue Reading

US Credit Card Company to Integrate USDC, SEC No-Action Letter Addresses ERC20 Token, Tax Bodies Address Crypto, US and State Enforcement Continues

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on December 4, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Credit Card Company to Integrate USDC Payments, 401(k) Advisor Integrates Bitcoin • SEC Issues No-Action Letter on Digital Assets, Second Addresses ERC20 Token • FinHub Role Expands, Foreign IPO and Lending Service Integrates Crypto • Tax Bodies Address Cryptocurrencies, Exchanges React to Evolving Landscape • US and State Enforcement Agencies Take … Continue Reading

New Crypto Payment Services Launch; Blockchain Pilots Announced for Agriculture, Textile, Seafood Supply Chains; DeFi Project Hacked for $7 Million

By Joanna F. Wasick, Robert A. Musiala and Jordan R. Silversmith on November 20, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • New Crypto Payment Services Launch, Bitcoin ATM Firm Asserts Patent Rights • Blockchain Pilots Announced in the Agricultural, Textile and Seafood Industries • Spanish Police Target Crypto Front Company, DeFi Project Hacked for $7 Million New Crypto Payment Services Launch, Bitcoin ATM Firm Asserts Patent Rights By: Joanna F. Wasick Late … Continue Reading

BakerHostetler Blockchain University: Podcast Series

By Robert A. Musiala on October 19, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain

What is Blockchain and Why Should I Care? Blockchain technology is widely anticipated to disrupt major industries and business operations over the next several years. But with all of the “hype” in the blockchain market, at times it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction and identify the real value in this new technology. … Continue Reading

US Firms Invest in Bitcoin; Blockchain Consortia Expand; Industry and Regulators Address Tech Standards, CBDCs, Crypto Investments, Enforcement, Stablecoins, Taxes

By Joanna F. Wasick, Jordan R. Silversmith and Robert A. Musiala on October 16, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Tax

In this issue • Fintech Firm Brings $50 Million BTC on to Balance Sheet, Major CBDC Report Published • US Firms Announce Crypto Investment Initiatives, Crypto Fundraising Report Published • Blockchain Consortia Expand, Reports Detail Blockchain Standards and Economic Impact • US and Foreign Guidance Addresses Crypto Enforcement, Stablecoins, Taxes and More Fintech Firm Brings … Continue Reading

CBDC Test Platform Launches, Crypto Adoption Report Published; Air Force Awards Contract to Study Blockchain Applications; Past Bitcoin Code Vulnerabilities Disclosed

By Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith and Joanna F. Wasick on September 11, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • CBDC Testing Platform Launches, Crypto Adoption and Bitcoin Payment Options Grow • Air Force Awards Contract to Study Blockchain, Retailer Reports Successful Invoice Pilot • Hackers Demand $4 Million Bitcoin Ransom, Past Bitcoin Code Vulnerabilities Disclosed CBDC Testing Platform Launches, Crypto Adoption and Bitcoin Payment Options Grow By: Robert A. Musiala … Continue Reading

IRS Addresses Crypto Micropayments, Blockchain Shipping Platforms Expand, DOJ Ties North Korea Crypto Hacks to Chinese Traders, FBI Thwarts Plot Involving Bitcoin Bribe

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Teresa Goody Guillén and Jordan R. Silversmith on September 4, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In This Issue: • IRS Addresses Taxing Crypto Received in Microtasks, Swiss Enable Crypto Payments • Blockchain Shipping Platforms TradeLens and ShipChain Expand Networks • North Korean Crypto Hacks Laundered by Chinese; Crypto Compliance Tools Launch • FBI Thwarts Plot Tied to Bitcoin Bribe, Ethereum Classic Suffers 51% Attack IRS Addresses Taxing Crypto Received in … Continue Reading

IPO Using ERC20 Tokens Approved, Report Details APAC Bitcoin Trading Data, Quorum Is Sold/Acquired, Blockchain Initiatives for Coffee and NASA, Crypto Crimes Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds and Joanna F. Wasick on August 28, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Blockchain Used in IPO and ATS, Bitcoin Fund Announced, APAC Trade Data Published • Quorum Acquisition Announced, Blockchain Initiatives Launch for Coffee and NASA • Crypto Crimes Continue in Ransomware, Fraud, Wash Trading and Tax Evasion Schemes Blockchain Used in IPO and ATS, Bitcoin Fund Announced, APAC Trade Data Published By: … Continue Reading

Blockchain Payments Reports Published, Coffee and Shipping Industries Adopt Blockchain, SEC and CFTC Charge Blockchain App, Bitcoin Used in Social Media Hack

By Veronica Reynolds, Robert A. Musiala, Teresa Goody Guillén and Jordan R. Silversmith on July 17, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Monetary Authority of Singapore and World Bank Publish Blockchain Payments Reports • U.S. Coffee Brand and Foreign Shipping Ports Initiate Blockchain Solutions • SEC/CFTC Charge Blockchain App, DOJ Charges Allege Crypto Fraud Related to PPP • Hackers Use Bitcoin in Social Media Fraud, Research Highlights Crypto Threats Monetary Authority of Singapore … Continue Reading

Bitcoin Fund Completes Offering, Major US Bank Opens Accounts for Crypto Exchanges, DOD Awards Blockchain R&D Contract, IRS Enlists Crypto Contractors

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith and Joanna F. Wasick on May 15, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Bitcoin Fund Completes Offering, Ether Futures Launch, Crypto Funds Report Published • Major US Bank Opens Accounts for Crypto Exchanges, Trade Finance Solution Expands • Seafood Value Chains and DOD Data Integrity: Blockchain Enterprise Developments • Telegram Cancels TON Blockchain, IRS Enlists Contractors to Evaluate Crypto Taxes Bitcoin Fund Completes Offering, … Continue Reading

CFTC Approves Bitcoin Futures, Crypto Initiatives Launch, Blockchain Traceability and Energy Solutions Deployed, South Africa and Singapore Issue Regulations

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on April 24, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • CFTC Approves Bitcoin Futures and Prosecutes Fraud, Amicus Brief Filed in Kik Case • Emerging Blockchain Payment and Crypto Custody Solutions Announce New Milestones • Blockchain Solutions Deployed in Egg Traceability, Energy Trading and Mobility Services • South Africa and Singapore Issue New Cryptocurrency Policies and Regulatory Guidance CFTC Approves Bitcoin … Continue Reading

Bitcoin and Blockchain Products Launch in Financial Products and Data Management, Reports Address Crypto Regulatory Risks, Agencies Warn Against New Scams and Hacks

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds and Jordan R. Silversmith on April 17, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Bitcoin and Blockchain Financial Products Launch in Public Funds, Commodities, Debit Cards and Mining “Hash Contracts” • New Initiatives Leverage Blockchain for Records Management and Data Provenance • Reports Address Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities Involving Crypto Assets • FBI and Philippines SEC Issue Crypto Scam Warnings, New Hacking Methods Reported Bitcoin … Continue Reading

Token Litigation Cases Reach Milestones, Stablecoins and CBDCs Gain Attention, CFTC Approves Guidelines for ‘Actual Delivery’ of Virtual Currency

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Jordan R. Silversmith on March 27, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Telegram, Kik and Tezos Cases Reach Milestones in Blockchain Token Litigation • Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies Gain Attention • CFTC Approves Guidelines for Delivery of Virtual Currencies, Web Browser Integrates Cryptocurrency Trading Telegram, Kik and Tezos Cases Reach Milestones in Blockchain Token Litigation By Teresa Goody Guillén and Robert … Continue Reading

New US Exchange Launches, India Court Rules in Favor of Crypto Exchanges, OFAC Adds 20 Bitcoin Addresses, DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals for Crypto Money Laundering

By Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds, Jordan R. Silversmith and Teresa Goody Guillén on March 6, 2020 Posted in Bitcoin, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Exchanges Expand in US and Gibraltar; India Supreme Court Ruling Favors Industry • Crypto Custody Report Published, Power Plant Installs Mining Operation • 20 Bitcoin Addresses Added to OFAC List, DOJ Charges Detail $100 Million Crypto Hack • SEC Charges Actor Steven Seagal With Unlawful Touting of a Digital Asset Offering … Continue Reading

Institutional Blockchain and Crypto Adoption Continues, New Supply Chain and Patent Applications, Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Hacked

By Brian P. Bartish, Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern and Joanna F. Wasick on December 6, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Capital Markets Offerings, Patents

In this issue: • New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors • NY DFS Grants New License, Stablecoin Debate Continues, Crypto Mining Reports Issued • New Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions and Patent Applications Announced • Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked, Crypto-Mining Malware Detected, Ethereum Developer Arrested New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting … Continue Reading

Blockchain Pilots from US Treasury, Seafood Providers, Voting Systems; Global Regulators Address Stablecoin Risks

By Jonathan D. Blattmachr, Diana Stern, Veronica Reynolds and Joanna F. Wasick on October 25, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Enforcement, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • US Treasury Announces Blockchain Pilot, Major Bitcoin Mining Facility Launches in Texas, Foreign Crypto Exchange Developments • More Blockchain Solutions for Food Safety and Telecom; Utah Voting Pilot Expands • Regulators Address Stablecoins, CFTC and IRS Rules; Telegram Network Postponed • New Crypto-Mining Malware Discovered in Audio Files US Treasury Announces … Continue Reading

Blockchain for Beer Advertising and the Air Force, DOJ Tackles Crypto Crimes, More Payment Initiatives Announced

By Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala and Jonathan D. Blattmachr on August 30, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Blockchain Applications for Beer Advertising, Hotel Booking and the U.S. Air Force • Traditional and Emerging Blockchain Payments Firms Receive Licenses, Complete Pilots • Multiple Enforcement Actions Against Crypto Crimes, Order Issued in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit • Hackers Wreaking Havoc in the Crypto Space Blockchain Applications for Beer Advertising, Hotel Booking … Continue Reading