Archives: Cryptocurrency

Crypto Exchange and Payment Solutions Expand, New UK Guidance Issued, US Enforcement Actions Continue

By Nicholas C. Mowbray, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on August 2, 2019 Posted in Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Exchange and Payment Solutions Continue to Expand • New UK Guidance Published, Licenses Received by Cryptocurrency Firms Across Globe • Cryptocurrency Enforcement Actions Continue From IRS and DOJ Cryptocurrency Exchange and Payment Solutions Continue to Expand By: Nicholas C. Mowbray This week, Blockchain.com, a London-based supplier of digital wallets, announced … 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 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

New Blockchain Solutions Announced Across Industries, Multiple Crypto Enforcement Actions Announced Across Jurisdictions

By Joanna F. Wasick, Diana Stern, Jordan R. Silversmith and Simone O. Otenaike on April 26, 2019 Posted in Banking, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Banks Announce Blockchain Initiatives, Stablecoins Launch, France Passes New Law • Reports Detail Blockchain Solutions Across Industries, Provide New Data on Growth • New Reports Provide Details on Hacks, Ransomware and Criminal Use of Bitcoin • Enforcement Actions Involving Cryptocurrency Continue in US and Abroad • New York Attorney General Announces … Continue Reading

Manipulation Detected on ‘DEXes,’ Regulations Develop, Industry Initiatives Advance, Hacks, Money Laundering and Enforcement Continue

By Joanna F. Wasick, Brian P. Bartish, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala and Marc Powers on April 19, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • Academics Detect Manipulation on ‘DEXes’ as Cryptocurrency Trading Expands • New Tokenized Securities Announced; Global Regulatory Regimes Develop • Food Supply Chain Initiatives Grow, Government Spending Expected to Rise, Blockchain Enterprise Tools Released • Crypto-Mining Malware, Dark Market Money Laundering, SIM Swap Hacks and FinCEN Enforcement Academics Detect Manipulation on ‘DEXes’ … Continue Reading

Advancements in Blockchain-Powered Property Sales and Energy Grids; New Stablecoins, Payment Products and Enforcement Actions

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Jordan R. Silversmith on April 12, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Blockchain Property Records Trial Completed, Energy Grid Project Continues, New Patents Granted • New Stablecoins Announced, New BitLicense Granted, New Crypto Debit Card Launched • Blockchain Capital Markets Solutions Continue to Advance in US and Abroad • Cryptocurrency Enforcement Actions Continue in US and Asia Markets Blockchain Property Records Trial Completed, … Continue Reading

Bitcoin Spikes, SEC Issues Token Guidance, Exchange is Hacked, and More

By Panida A. Pollawit, Jordan R. Silversmith, Joanna F. Wasick and Simone O. Otenaike on April 5, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Paying with Crypto: Where to Use Your Crypto and the Recent Surge in its Value • SEC Issues Digital Assets Guidance, Blockchain Regulations Evolve in U.S. and Abroad • South Korean Exchange is Hacked, Canadian Law Enforcement Takes Action, Sanctioned States Continue Cryptocurrency Use • Blockchain Developments for Telecoms, Food Supply … Continue Reading

Blockchain Announcements Across Industries, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Approvals, More Regulatory Actions, More Hacks and Crypto Malware Attacks

By Alexandra Royal, Joanna F. Wasick, Jordan R. Silversmith and Brian P. Bartish on March 29, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, ICOs

In this issue: • Adoption of Blockchain Solutions Spreads Across Industries • New Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Approvals in US and Foreign Jurisdictions • Enforcement and Regulatory Actions by the US, FATF, Mexico, Finland and Switzerland • Hacking the Dragon; Lazarus Returns; and Other Cryptocurrency Threats Adoption of Blockchain Solutions Spreads Across Industries By: Alexandra Royal … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Payments Solutions, Business Applications, Investor Opportunities, Regulations and Malware Attacks

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish and Robert A. Musiala on March 22, 2019 Posted in Banking, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • New Blockchain Payments Solutions Announced for Banks, Merchants and the Unbanked • Cryptocurrency Investors Bullish on New Opportunities Despite Risk and Uncertainty • Blockchain Applications Advance in Food Production, Transport, Recordkeeping, Contracting and Voting • Public and Private Sector Entities Address Blockchain Regulatory Environment • Cryptocurrency Threat Actors Attack Cloud Infrastructure, … Continue Reading

New Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Reporting Tools, International Developments, and Crypto Crime Reports

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern and Marc Powers on March 8, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, ICOs

In this Issue: • New Cryptocurrencies Announced, Difficulties Integrating Crypto With Banks Persist • International Market Developments, New Blockchain Reporting Tools Announced • Updates on QuadrigaCX, New Reports on Crypto Crimes From Public and Private Sectors New Cryptocurrencies Announced, Difficulties Integrating Crypto With Banks Persist By: Simone O. Otenaike According to recent reports, a leading … Continue Reading

Blockchain Pilots Announced, Global Laws Evolve, Exchanges and Payment Processors Make News, Enforcement and Threats Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Alexandra Royal, Simone O. Otenaike, Joanna F. Wasick and Brian P. Bartish on March 1, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs, Tax

In this issue: • New Blockchain Projects Announced in Supply Chain and Digital Identity • Blockchain Legal Frameworks Continue to Evolve in the US and Abroad • Headlines From Bitcoin Payment Processors, Decentralized Exchanges and Tokenized Real Estate • More Guidance on ICO Tokens as Securities, Crypto Fraud and Hacked Bitcoins Returned • Cryptocurrency-Related Crime … Continue Reading

Blockchain Applications Advance for Healthcare and Payments, CFTC Prioritizes Cryptocurrencies, QuadrigaCX Saga Continues

By Brian P. Bartish, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on February 15, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Blockchain Initiatives in Healthcare and Other Industries Target Data Integrity, Speed and Analytics • Blockchain Payment Systems Announced by Major Banks and Online Payment Processors • Forthcoming SEC Guidance Confirmed, Initiatives Continue at Banks and Cryptocurrency Exchanges • CFTC Makes Cryptocurrency a Priority, Foreign Agencies Take Enforcement Action • QuadrigaCX Saga … Continue Reading

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

A Bid for a US Publicly Traded Crypto Exchange, Institutional Investments, International Regulatory and Enforcement Actions

By Emily R. Fedeles, Robert A. Musiala, Jonathan D. Blattmachr and Brian P. Bartish on January 25, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • 2018 Cryptocurrency Recap, Developments in Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Payment Providers • New Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Announced With Institutional Investment • Are Crypto Regulations Getting Tighter or Looser? Depends About Where You’re Asking • The Curious Case of Cryptopia, and Updates on Threats and Enforcement Actions 2018 Cryptocurrency Recap, Developments in … Continue Reading

Blockchain for NASA and IoT, Developments in Crypto Products and Payments, Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked

By Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Jordan R. Silversmith, Simone O. Otenaike, Roger M. Brown and Nicholas C. Mowbray on January 18, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • The Blockchain Effect: NASA, IoT, Supply Chain and State Initiatives • Blockchain Announcements From Traditional Financial Institutions and Emerging Platforms • Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Payment Providers Announce New Products • Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked, Crypto-Malware and Wallet Vulnerabilities Exposed • International Regulators Target Cryptocurrency Exchanges, ICOs and Tax Compliance • Tax Analysis: … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Products, an FBI Raid, the $11 Billion Bitcoin Case, Hackers Strike With a 51 Percent Attack and Crypto Tax Analysis

By Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Roger M. Brown, Heather K. P. Fincher and Nicholas C. Mowbray on January 11, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, Tax

In this issue: • New Cryptocurrency Financial Products and Platforms Announced • An FBI Raid, the $11 Billion Bitcoin Case, and Other Enforcement and Regulatory Actions in the U.S. and Abroad • Hackers Strike With 51 Percent Attack and Crypto-Mining Malware • Tax Analysis: Token Taxonomy Act Would Allow Tax-Free Exchanges of Virtual Currencies • … Continue Reading

Studies Analyze Cryptocurrency Market, New Announcements in Payments, Enterprise and Threats

By Robert A. Musiala, Shea M. Leitch, Simone O. Otenaike, Nicholas C. Mowbray, Heather K. P. Fincher and Roger M. Brown on December 21, 2018 Posted in Capital Markets Offerings, Cryptocurrency, Enterprise

In this issue: • Multiple Studies Analyze Recent Cryptocurrency Market Trends • Stablecoins, “Trading Pairs” and Other Developments in Cryptocurrency Payments • Threat Update: Ransomware, Crypto-mining Malware, BTMs and ICO Fraud Schemes • Blockchain Enterprise Developments in France, Spain and South Korea • UK Issues Cryptocurrency Guidance; US Issues Remain • Monetizing Positions in Cryptoassets … Continue Reading