Archives: Blockchain

Blockchain Developments: Crypto Custody and Payments, Supply Chain Pilots, Regulation and Enforcement

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments and Mining Initiatives Announced • Blockchain Provenance and Authentication Solutions Emerging in Food and Manufacturing Markets • Recent Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets • U.S. and International Enforcement Agencies Take Action Against Crypto Crimes • Crypto Tax Update: Foreign Accounts, Like-Kind Exchanges, Software Uptick Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments … Continue Reading

Shipping Firms Pilot Blockchain, New Crypto Payment Gateways and Products, Wyoming Announces Crypto Custody Rules

By Simone O. Otenaike, Joanna F. Wasick and Robert A. Musiala on November 15, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Shipping Firms, DHS and Wine Merchants Participate in Blockchain Pilots • Crypto Payment Gateways Announced, Multimillion-Dollar Property Sold for Bitcoin • Developments in Cryptocurrency Custody Providers, Banks and New Product Offerings • Enforcement Updates From US and Dutch Agencies Shipping Firms, DHS and Wine Merchants Participate in Blockchain Pilots By: Simone … Continue Reading

Industry Token Standards Published, Supply Chain Pilots Expand, Foreign Crypto Guidance Issued, US Enforcement Actions Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Veronica Reynolds and Jordan R. Silversmith on November 8, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Token Taxonomy Framework Published, Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Expand • Stellar Burns Tokens, New Cryptocurrency Market Data and Studies Released • Blockchain Startup Receives Transfer Agent License, UK and Hong Kong Issue Crypto Guidance Enforcement • Multiple US Agencies Bring Enforcement Actions, Report Describes North Korea Crypto Sanctions Evasion Token Taxonomy … Continue Reading

Blockchain Pilots Move Forward in Food Supply Chain, Land Registries and Buying Coffee with Crypto; Regulators Grant Approvals and Continue Enforcement

By Veronica Reynolds, Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern and Jordan R. Silversmith on November 1, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Enforcement, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Coffee Conglomerate Set to Accept Bitcoin in 2020 as Cryptocurrency Adoption Continues to Rise • Blockchain Capital Markets Firms Achieve New Approvals in US and Abroad • Blockchains Take Another Bite Into Food Tracking; Land Registry Pilot Takes Off in Latin America • US Agencies Join Global Innovation Network, Crypto Enforcement … 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

Multiple Enterprise Blockchain Applications Announced, SEC and CFTC Issue Guidance and Enforcement Actions

By Diana Stern, Joanna F. Wasick and Jonathan D. Blattmachr on October 18, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Blockchains on Broadway, Smart Contracts Make Headway, Food Supply Chain and Health Applications Continue • CFTC Says Ether Is a Commodity, Crypto Trading and Payments Markets Expand • Federal Agencies Warn on AML and Bring Civil Actions; DOJ Brings Down Darknet Site Blockchains on Broadway, Smart Contracts Make Headway, Food Supply … Continue Reading

UNICEF Launches Crypto Fund, Class Action Alleges Price Manipulation, US Enforcement Continues, More Ransomware and Hacks

By Joanna F. Wasick, Simone O. Otenaike, Veronica Reynolds and Robert A. Musiala on October 11, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Crypto and Blockchain Capital Markets News From UNICEF, Europe and Hong Kong • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Payment Applications Introduced Across Jurisdictions • Class-Action Suit Filed Against Bitfinex/Tether, US Enforcement Actions Continue • Incidents of Ransomware, Cryptocurrency Hacks and Malware Continue Crypto and Blockchain Capital Markets News From UNICEF, Europe and Hong … Continue Reading

Blockchain Announcements in Supply Chain, Genomics, IoT, Trade Finance and Bitcoin Futures; More SEC ICO Enforcement

By Diana Stern, Simone O. Otenaike, Panida A. Pollawit and Joanna F. Wasick on September 27, 2019 Posted in Banking, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • From Cattle to Coffee to Cannabis: Enterprises Continue to Test Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions • Enterprise Report Published, New Pilots Announced for Copyright, Genomics and IoT • Financial Institutions Continue Blockchain Pilots, Physical Bitcoin Futures Launch • SEC Brings Charges for ICO Fraud, DOJ Indicts Hackers, Regulatory Reports Published From Cattle … Continue Reading

Blockchain Continues to Disrupt Across Industries, Cryptocurrency Services Expand, Malware Threats Identified

By Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Veronica Reynolds on September 13, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Blockchain Clearing, Settlement, Custody and Capital Markets Developments • Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Payment Applications Continue to Expand Services • Blockchain Pilots for Mortgages, Recycling, Supply Chain and Digital Identity • Cryptomining Malware Found in Study Materials, Other Malware Uses Bitcoin to Proliferate Blockchain Clearing, Settlement, Custody and Capital Markets Developments By: … Continue Reading

Blockchain Developments: Energy Grids, Automobiles, Stablecoins, International Regulations, SEC Enforcement

By Simone O. Otenaike, Jonathan D. Blattmachr, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on September 6, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Blockchain Developments for Energy Grids, Automobiles, Enterprise Protocols • International Developments in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulation • NY DFS Approves Gold-Backed Stablecoin, Financial Institutions Pursue Blockchain Pilots • SEC Settles Charges, Treasury Hears Testimony, Cryptojacking Report Released Blockchain Developments for Energy Grids, Automobiles, Enterprise Protocols By: Simone O. Otenaike Earlier this … 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

Blockchain Financial and Capital Markets Initiatives, U.S. Enforcement Across Agencies, Ethereum Vulnerability Paper Published

By Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick and Diana Stern on August 23, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Achieve and File for Regulatory Approvals • New Initiatives by Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Payment Platforms and Financial Institutions • U.S. Enforcement Actions Continue from OFAC, SEC, DoJ and IRS • Study of Ethereum Vulnerabilities and Defenses Released, While Dusting and Mining Malware Attacks and Cryptojacking Continue Blockchain Capital … Continue Reading

ICO Enforcement Actions, Applications for Wine and Web Browsers, AML Analyses

By Robert A. Musiala and Simone O. Otenaike on August 16, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Multiple ICO Enforcement Actions by SEC and State Regulators • Blockchain Applications for Enterprise Networks, Wine, Web Browsers and Drones • Blockchain Analytics Firms Publish Reports, Details Emerge on North Korea Investigation Multiple ICO Enforcement Actions by SEC and State Regulators By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. This week the U.S. Securities … Continue Reading

SEC Issues No Action Letter, Pilots Announced Across Industries, U.S. Enforcement Agencies Remain Active

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on July 26, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, Global, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • SEC Issues No-Action Letter, Financial Services Firms and Major Exchanges Make Moves, New Products Launched in Europe • New Pilots Announced for Voting, Autonomous Vehicles and Digital • Multiple U.S. Enforcement Actions Target Cryptocurrency Crimes SEC Issues No-Action Letter, Financial Services Firms and Major Exchanges Make Moves, New Products Launched in … Continue Reading

Crypto and Blockchain Markets Signal Growth Amid Regulator Skepticism, Hacks and Sanctions Warnings

By Joanna F. Wasick, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala and Simone O. Otenaike on July 19, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New Licenses Across Globe Amid Market Growth • Corporations Continue New Blockchain Pilots, New Market Projections Released • Libra Faces Skepticism, Virtual Commodity Organization Launches, French Law Set to Take Effect • Exchange Hacked, Analysts Warn on Sanctions, Miners Targeted in Iran and China Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New … Continue Reading

Reg A+ Token Offerings Approved, Custody Guidance Issued, Supply Chain Pilots Announced, Regulators Take Action

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Brian P. Bartish on July 12, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • SEC Issues Statement on Digital Asset Custody, Approves First Reg A+ Token Offerings • More Pilots Emerge for Food Supply Chain and Academic Records, Cargo Solutions Gain Momentum • US and International Regulatory Oversight of Cryptocurrency Poised for Expansion SEC Issues Statement on Digital Asset Custody, Approves First Reg A+ Token … Continue Reading

Capital Markets Integrate Crypto and Blockchain, New FATF Guidance, US City Pays Bitcoin Ransom and More

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on June 28, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity

In this issue: • CFTC Approves Bitcoin DCM, New Bitcoin ETF Proposed, Crypto IRA and Blockchain Depository Receipts Introduced • Fintech Companies Expand Cryptocurrency Gateways, Analysis of Kin Token Published • FATF Releases New Cryptocurrency Guidance, International Arrests in Crypto Crimes • Exchange Hacks, US City Pays Bitcoin Ransom, Fraudulent Libra Sites Emerge CFTC Approves … Continue Reading

Details on Major New Cryptocurrency Announced, Enterprise Pilots and Enforcement Actions Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Diana Stern, Panida A. Pollawit, Joanna F. Wasick and Simone O. Otenaike on June 21, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Enforcement

In this issue: • Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand • Blockchain Ripples Into Incumbent Financial Institutions in the U.S. and Abroad • Blockchain to Enhance Drug and Seafood Supply Chains, Energy and Insurance Sectors • U.S. Enforcement Actions Target Cryptocurrency Fraud Schemes and Darknet Markets • Details Emerge on QuadrigaCX … Continue Reading

New Data and Analysis on Crypto-Assets, Blockchain Enterprise Announcements, Various Cryptocurrency Hacks Reported

By Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on June 14, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity

In this issue: • New Developments and Research on Crypto-Asset Market Activities • Blockchain Developments in Supply Chain, Patient Data and Energy • New Hacks, Old Hacks, Preventive Hacks and the World’s Largest CoinJoin New Developments and Research on Crypto-Asset Market Activities By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. According to data from Bitcoinity, in May 2019, … Continue Reading

Blockchain Developments: Cryptocurrencies, Enterprise Solutions, New Regulations, SEC Enforcement, Crypto-Mining Malware and More

By Brian P. Bartish, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike, Jonathan D. Blattmachr and Jordan R. Silversmith on June 7, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • Stablecoin Activity Heats Up, Bitcoin’s Speculation Problem and Other Payments News • Advancements in Blockchain Solutions for Pharma Supply Chain, Aircraft Parts, Insurance, Identity and Data Privacy • Crypto-Asset Regulatory Frameworks Develop in Europe, Japan, Australia and Malaysia • Cracking Down on Crypto Around the World • New Crypto-Mining Malware Attacks, … Continue Reading

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Applications Gain Adoption, Enforcement Actions Continue

By Diana Stern, Joanna F. Wasick and Marc Powers on May 31, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Established Firms Implement Cryptocurrency Payments, Blockchain Tracking and Data Management Systems • Unlicensed Money Transmitter Sentenced, P2P Exchange Retreats From Iran and a Benevolent 51% Attack • SEC Enforcement Actions Continue as New Cryptocurrency-Based Assets Launch Established Firms Implement Cryptocurrency Payments, Blockchain Tracking and Data Management Systems By: Diana J. Stern … Continue Reading

Race to Build Crypto Payment Systems and Blockchain Solutions Continues As Governments Continue to Fight Crypto Crimes

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on May 24, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • Industry Initiatives Indicate Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Payments • Pilots Target Energy Grids and Garments, Blockchain Patent Race Continues • Enforcement Actions Against Cryptocurrency Crimes Continue Across the Globe Industry Initiatives Indicate Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Payments By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. Late last week, Reuters reported that “[s]everal of the … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Solutions Debut Amid Enforcement Actions, New FinCEN Guidance and Warnings of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’

By Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish and Simone O. Otenaike on May 17, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Capital Markets Offerings, ICOs

In this issue: • Blockchain Solutions for Supply Chain and Digital Identity Announced Despite Predictions of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’ • Blockchain Capital Markets Diversify Amid ICO Slumps; Regulators Issue New Warnings • FinCEN Issues Guidance, SIM Hackers Charged, Bitcoin Ransomware Traced to Sanctioned Countries Blockchain Solutions for Supply Chain and Digital Identity Announced Despite Predictions of … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Solutions Across Industries, Institutional Cryptocurrency Trading Announced, Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Hacked

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike, Jonathan D. Blattmachr and Joanna F. Wasick on May 10, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

• Supply Chain Initiatives Announced by Major Private and Public Sector Actors • New Blockchain Enterprise Applications Announced Across Industries • Cryptocurrency Products and Blockchain Systems Announced by Institutions and Startups • Major Exchange Hacked, Security Flaws Reported, Arrests by Department of Justice and Europol • Global Blockchain Survey Released Supply Chain Initiatives Announced by … Continue Reading