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U.S. District Court Signals That In Certain Cases, NFTs May Qualify as Securities

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Christopher Lamb, Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds, Michelle Tanney and Joanna F. Wasick on March 9, 2023 Posted in NFTs

Dapper Labs was founded in 2018 shortly after the debut of its first NFT collection, “CryptoKitties,” which was so successful it created a bottleneck of transactions on the decentralized Ethereum Network. Seeking faster transaction throughput, Dapper Labs later launched its own decentralized “Flow Blockchain” and native FLOW token. In 2019, Dapper Labs launched the NBA … Continue Reading

NFT Initiatives Launch Across Markets; US Banking Regulators Address Crypto; DOJ and Congress Target Crypto Fraud; FBI Cites Risks as DeFi Hacks Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Christina Gotsis, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on September 9, 2022 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Government, NFT, NFTs

In this issue: • NFT Initiatives Launch in Ticket Sales, Social Media and College Football• US Banking Regulators Publish DeFi Analysis, Address Crypto in Speeches• DOJ Targets Crypto Fraud, House Subcommittee Addresses Consumer Risks• FBI Cites DeFi Hacking Threats as Hacks Continue; Reports Identify ISIS NFT NFT Initiatives Launch in Ticket Sales, Social Media and … Continue Reading

New Stablecoins, Cryptocurrency Products and NFT Initiatives Launch; Ukraine Sells Donated NFT; SEC and OSC Bring Crypto Enforcement Actions

By Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith, Joanna F. Wasick, Veronica Reynolds and Alex Karambelas on June 24, 2022 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFT, NFTs

In this issue: • New Fiat-Pegged Stablecoins Launch, BIS Publishes New Findings on CBDCs• Traditional Financial Firms and Startups Launch New Cryptocurrency Products• NFT Ecosystem Expands; Ukrainian Government Sells NFT for Over $100,000• Canadian and US Securities Regulators Continue Crypto Enforcement Actions New Fiat-Pegged Stablecoins Launch, BIS Publishes New Findings on CBDCs By Jordan R. … Continue Reading

A Legal Practitioner’s Guide to NFTs, Digital Advertising and Media

By Robert A. Musiala, Amy Ralph Mudge, Lauren Bass and Linda A. Goldstein on June 23, 2022 Posted in NFT, NFTs

In 2021, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) generated overall sales of close to $25 billion and became one of the year’s most defining cultural phenomena. This trend has continued with NFT sales topping $2 billion in the first quarter of 2022. In an effort to engage audiences and produce secondary revenue streams, brands—in sectors ranging from fashion … Continue Reading

An Introduction to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Keith R. Murphy and Veronica Reynolds on June 7, 2022 Posted in NFT, NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest advancement in the ongoing evolution of the blockchain market. To help put this new phenomenon into context, the BakerHostetler Blockchain team has prepared a series of papers that examine NFTs from various perspectives. In the first paper in the series, we introduce NFTs from the technological and market perspectives. … Continue Reading

New Crypto Products Launch; Market Reports Published; Treasury Dept. Addresses Crypto Tax; Crypto Enforcement Actions and Threats Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Nicholas C. Mowbray, Alex Karambelas, Lauren Bass and Keith R. Murphy on February 18, 2022 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Enforcement, FinTech, NFT, NFTs, Stablecoin

In This Issue: •Reports Address Crypto M&A and Metaverse, New Crypto Products Launch •Treasury Dept. Letter Addresses Crypto Tax; Reports Address Crypto Risks •US, UK and Canadian Law Enforcement Take Aim at Cryptographic Assets •Counterfeits, Wash Trading and Bots: Crypto Market Threats Continue •Chainalysis Previews 2022 Cryptocurrency Crime Report Findings… Continue Reading

Crypto Payments Firms Make Moves; NFT and Blockchain Supply Chain Projects Launch; Central Bank Addresses CBDCs; SEC and DOJ Bring Crypto Actions

By Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds, Keith R. Murphy, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on January 28, 2022 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission, Supply Chain

In this issue: • Crypto Payments Consortium Sells Assets; Other Crypto Firms Make Moves • New NFT Projects Launch in Art, Music, Fashion, Sports and Social Media • Firms Launch Blockchain Supply Chain Initiatives in Pharma and Liquor Products • U.S. Central Bank Addresses CBDCs; Congressman Proposes Crypto Action • SEC Scrutinizes Crypto Interest Accounts … Continue Reading

US Banks Launch New Stablecoin; NFT Markets Expand; OCC Promotes Stablecoin Regulation; Blockchain Networks Evolve; Exchange Hacked for $34M

By Robert A. Musiala, Keith R. Murphy, Lauren Bass, Veronica Reynolds, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on January 21, 2022 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Stablecoin

In this issue: • US Banks Launch New Stablecoin, Data Shows Increasing Interest in Crypto • With New Acquisitions and Partnerships, NFT Marketplaces Continue to Expand • Acting Comptroller of the Currency Promotes Stablecoin Regulation • Blockchain Networks Implement Scaling and Operational Initiatives • Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked for $34M, Customers Reimbursed US Banks Launch … Continue Reading

NFT Initiatives Launch, Congress Writes to CFTC on Crypto, SEC Charges ICO Fraud Scheme, GAO Addresses Crypto ATMs, Reports Address Crypto Threats

By Robert A. Musiala, Lauren Bass, Joanna F. Wasick and Veronica Reynolds on January 14, 2022 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • From Music to Marketplaces: NFT Use Cases Continue to Expand • Congress Writes CFTC on Crypto, Firms Make DeFi and Crypto Derivative Moves • SEC Charges ICO Fraud Scheme, GAO Recommends Crypto ATM Regulation • New Reports Provide Data on 2021 Cryptocurrency Criminal Activities From Music to Marketplaces: NFT Use Cases … Continue Reading

Banks to Use Blockchain for FX; Avalanche Adds USDC; NFT Boom Continues; Regulators Address Crypto Ads, Derivatives; Reports Address Crypto Threats

By Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith, Lauren Bass and Keith R. Murphy on December 17, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs

• Banks to Use Blockchain for FX Settlement, Avalanche Network Adds USDC • From Auctions to Venture Capital, NFTs Continue to Generate Millions • IMF Calls for Crypto Regs, UK Bans Ads, ISDA Addresses Crypto Derivatives • Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked for $77M; Reports Discuss Crypto Threats Banks to Use Blockchain for FX Settlement, Avalanche Network … Continue Reading

US Financial Services Firms Announce Crypto Initiatives; Crypto Firms Pursue LATAM Market; Products Launch in DAOs, NFTs; Exchange Hacked for $200M

By Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith, Joanna F. Wasick and Lauren Bass on December 10, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech, NFTs

• Multiple US Financial Services Firms Announce Cryptocurrency Initiatives • Crypto Firms Pursue LATAM Market, Launch Cold Storage and DAO Products • New NFT Initiatives by Beer Co., Crypto Exchange; NFT Market Report Published • Crypto Exchange Hacked for $200M, Lawsuit Targets Crypto Malware Botnet Multiple US Financial Services Firms Announce Cryptocurrency Initiatives By Robert … Continue Reading

Financial Firms Plan Decentralized Exchange, Launch Digital Bond; NFTs Launch in Sports, Fashion; Blockchain Tracing Solutions Launch; OCC Clarifies Crypto Guidance for Banks

By Robert A. Musiala, Kayley Sullivan, Keith R. Murphy, Lauren Bass and Joanna F. Wasick on December 3, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, NFTs

• US and Swiss Financial Firms Announce Decentralized Exchange, Digital Bond • Sports and Fashion NFTs Launch; Food Delivery Service Adds Bitcoin Rewards • Blockchain Solutions Track Data for Carbon Footprints, Medical Supplies, Wine • OCC Letter Clarifies Crypto Guidance for Banks, IRS Reports Crypto Seizures US and Swiss Financial Firms Announce Decentralized Exchange, Digital … Continue Reading

Financial Firms Integrate Crypto Offerings; Congressmen Address Bitcoin ETFs; NFT Boom Continues; Agencies Seek Crypto Oversight; Crypto Hacker Indicted

By Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith, Joanna F. Wasick, Lauren Bass, Keith R. Murphy and Elyssa S. Kates on November 5, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Government, NFT, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission

• Traditional Financial Firms Integrate Crypto Services, CBDC Reports Published • Congressmen Advocate for Bitcoin Spot ETFs, Australia Issues Crypto ETP Regs • Sports Franchises and Music Platforms Continue to Embrace NFTs • Government Agencies Argue for Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrency Markets • DOJ Charges Cryptocurrency Hacker, Decentralized Exchange Hacked for $139M Traditional Financial Firms … Continue Reading

Financial Firms Integrate Crypto, NFT Market Expands, Blockchain Pilots Launch, FATF Publishes New Crypto Guidance, Crypto Enforcement Actions Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds, Lauren Bass, Joanna F. Wasick and Keith R. Murphy on October 29, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Platforms

• Financial Firms Integrate Crypto Products, New Bitcoin Network Data Published • From Digital Art to Alcohol: The NFT Marketplace Continues to Expand • Blockchain Pilots Launch in News Data, Satellite Networks and Trade Finance • FDIC Chair Addresses Crypto, FATF Publishes Updated Crypto AML Guidance • Global Agencies Target Darknet Market; CFTC Investigates Crypto … Continue Reading

Crypto Initiatives Launch in Payments, Capital Markets and NFTs; OFAC and White House Address Crypto Risks; CFTC and NYAG Take Enforcement Actions

By Robert A. Musiala, Keith R. Murphy, Lauren Bass and Kayley Sullivan on October 22, 2021 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, NFTs, Platforms, Ransomware

• Blockchain Payment Pilots Launched by Media, Government and Crypto Firms • Blockchain Market Advances in Options, ATS Platforms, Commodities and DeFi • New Platforms Launch NFT Collections • OFAC and White House Address Cryptocurrency Industry Risks • CFTC and NYAG Enforcement Actions Target Cryptocurrency Exchanges Blockchain Payment Pilots Launched by Media, Government and Crypto … Continue Reading

Crypto Initiatives and Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions Launch; Reports Provide 2021 Crypto Market Stats, Address Risks; DOJ Crypto Team Announced

By Robert A. Musiala, Lauren Bass, Veronica Reynolds and Jordan R. Silversmith on October 8, 2021 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, ICOs, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission, Uncategorized

• Major Financial Institutions Announce Crypto and Blockchain Initiatives • Blockchain Adopted to Improve Supply Chains and Authenticate Products • Blockchain Reports Publish 2021 Blockchain, DeFi and NFT Stats • Financial Watchdogs Publish Reports Addressing Cryptocurrency Markets • DOJ Announces Crypto Enforcement Team, Warning Issued on French ICO Major Financial Institutions Announce Crypto and Blockchain … Continue Reading

NFT Scandals Coincide with Increased Push for Crypto Regulation

By George Stamboulidis, Robert A. Musiala and Christina Gotsis on October 8, 2021 Posted in Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission, Uncategorized

Authorship credit: George A. Stamboulidis, Robert A. Musiala Jr., and Christina O. Gotsis Problems caused by the lack of regulation in NFT markets were clearly exposed just last month with the revelation of not one, but two NFT scandals involving the use of insider information to snag exclusive pieces and game the market. In early … Continue Reading

Market Updates in CBDCs, Crypto Funds, BD-ATS Platforms and Stablecoins; DOJ and CFTC Enforcement Continues; DeFi Error Releases Millions in Crypto

By Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds, Kayley Sullivan, Lauren Bass, Keith R. Murphy and Jordan R. Silversmith on October 1, 2021 Posted in Banking, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, Global, Government, NFTs

In this issue: • CBDCs Explored by the U.K., New Zealand and Major Payments Network • New Products Launch in Crypto Funds, BD-ATS Platforms and Stablecoins • Fashion, Sports, Graphic Novels and Art: NFT Market Continues to Expand • Crypto Enforcement: DOJ and CFTC Target Sanctions and Registration Violations • DeFi Error Releases Millions in … Continue Reading

Financial Institutions Pursue Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Offerings, US Treasury Sanctions Russian Crypto OTC Desk, Multiple DeFi Platforms Hacked

By Lauren Bass, Veronica Reynolds, Joanna F. Wasick and Kayley Sullivan on September 24, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission

• Traditional Financial Firms Pursue Crypto and Blockchain Market Offerings • States Target Crypto Lending Platform, Alleging Securities Laws Violations • US Treasury Sanctions Russian Crypto OTC Desk, Issues Ransomware Advisory • Cryptocurrency Hackers Continue to Plague DeFi Platforms Traditional Financial Firms Pursue Crypto and Blockchain Market Offerings By Lauren Bass Earlier this week, a … Continue Reading

Market Initiatives Announced in Crypto Compliance, Digital Asset Exchange, Blockchain Enterprise Solutions and NFTs; SEC Chairman Comments on Crypto

By Robert A. Musiala, Kayley Sullivan, Veronica Reynolds and Keith R. Murphy on September 17, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission

• US Firm Acquires Crypto Co., Swiss Digital Asset Exchange Gains License • Enterprise Firms Announce Polygon Integration and Shipping Data Solution • NFT Sells for Record $1.1M, NFT Marketplace Exec Accused of Insider Trading • SEC Chairman Comments on Crypto Market in Senate Committee Speech • US Crypto Exchange Files with NFA, UK FCA … Continue Reading

CBDC Initiatives Announced, NFTs Expand Across Markets, Token and Wallet Applications Evolve, SEC and DOJ Target Crypto Fraud, Crypto Hacks Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Lauren Bass, Veronica Reynolds, Jordan R. Silversmith and Teresa Goody Guillén on September 3, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Enforcement, NFT, NFTs, Securities & Exchange Commission, Uncategorized

In this issue: • CBDC Initiatives Announced, Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Launches • Baseball, Art, Politics, Commerce: NFT Market Continues to Expand • Gaming Token Shifts Away from Ethereum, MetaMask Announces 10M Users • BitConnect Charged in $2B Crypto Fraud, BitConnect Promoter Pleads Guilty • Seychelles Investigates Crypto Fraud, Singapore Issues Warning for Exchange • … Continue Reading

Crypto Adoption and AML Reports Published, NFT Market Growth Continues, Blockchain Cobalt Pilot Progresses, Crypto Exchange and DeFi Market Hacked

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Lauren Bass, Keith R. Murphy, Jordan R. Silversmith and Kayley Sullivan on August 20, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Global, NFTs, Ransomware, Supply Chain

In this issue: • Crypto Adoption Index Published, Regulators Address Crypto Across Globe •Design, Data and Digital Platforms: NFT Market Domination Continues • Blockchain Cobalt Tracing Pilot Launches, Ethereum-Based Networks to Merge • Bitcoin “Tumbler” Operator Pleads Guilty, Crypto AML Report Published • Cryptocurrency Exchange and DeFi Market Hacked, Crypto Malware Reported Crypto Adoption Index … Continue Reading

Cryptocurrency Payment Products and NFT Initiatives Launch, SEC Chairman Addresses Crypto, Pending Legislation Includes New Crypto Tax Reporting Rules

By Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick, Lauren Bass, Veronica Reynolds and Nicholas C. Mowbray on August 6, 2021 Posted in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement, NFTs

In this issue: • New Crypto Products Launch in Payment Cards, Gold and Sandwiches • More NFTs Launch in Sports, Fashion, Gaming and Charity Auctions • SEC Chairman, Kentucky and UK Address Various Aspects of Crypto Industry • Proposed Legislation Expands Crypto Tax Reporting, Senators Seek Amendment New Crypto Products Launch in Payment Cards, Gold … Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know About NFTs in 10 Minutes or Less

By Robert A. Musiala on July 22, 2021 Posted in NFTs

Rob Musiala, a Counsel in the Digital Assets and Data Management group and the co-leader of our Blockchain Technologies and Digital Currencies team, breaks down everything you need to know about NFTs, all in 10 minutes or less. Questions & Comments: rmusiala@bakerlaw.com Listen to the episode. Subscribe to BakerHosts Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | iHeartRadio | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn Download Episode Transcript… Continue Reading