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NY BitLicense Approval, Blockchain for Energy Commodities, CFTC Enforcement, Advertising Use Cases and More

Panida A. PollawitMarc PowersSimone O. OtenaikeJohn C. McIlweeBy Panida A. Pollawit, Marc Powers, Simone O. Otenaike and John C. McIlwee on Posted in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Enforcement, Enterprise, Securities & Exchange Commission
In this issue: • New BitLicense Approval, Stablecoin Developments and BAT on Coinbase • Blockchain Platform for Energy Commodities Announced in U.S., Restrictions Ease in Foreign Markets • CFTC and State Securities Enforcement, Litigation Developments and Fraud Schemes • More Blockchain Uses for Digital Advertisers, Software Licensees and Marine Insurers New BitLicense Approval, Stablecoin Developments … Continue Reading

SEC Launches FinHub, FATF Publishes Guidance, Futures and Stablecoin Markets Mature

Taylor ThompsonJonathan D. BlattmachrJoanna F. WasickBy Taylor Thompson, Jonathan D. Blattmachr and Joanna F. Wasick on Posted in Capital Markets Offerings, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission
In this issue: • SEC Launches FinHub, FATF Revises Cryptocurrency Guidance • Capital Markets Developments in Futures, Stablecoins, Custody, ICOs • Blockchain Enterprise Developments for Gold, Ports, BaaS and Developers SEC Launches FinHub, FATF Revises Cryptocurrency Guidance By: Taylor Thompson On Oct. 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Strategic … Continue Reading

Blockchain Developments: Government, Wine, Journalism, Asset-Backed Tokens, SEC Enforcement and More

Taylor ThompsonSimone O. OtenaikeRobert A. MusialaMarc PowersBy Taylor Thompson, Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala and Marc Powers on Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission
In this issue: • U.S. and International Governments Address Smart Ports, Smart Cities, and Cryptocurrencies • Blockchain Enterprise Developments in Wine, Journalism, Real Estate and Mining • Blockchain Tokens Backed by Real-World Assets Appear to Grow in Popularity • SEC Enforcement Actions Announced, New Data on Cryptocurrency Hacks Published U.S. and International Governments Address Smart … Continue Reading

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

Brian P. BartishRobert A. MusialaNjeri ChasseauJaime B. PetenkoBy Brian P. Bartish, Robert A. Musiala, Njeri Chasseau, Jaime B. Petenko and Melonia A. Bennett on 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

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

John C. McIlweeJaime B. PetenkoJoanna F. WasickSimone O. OtenaikeBy John C. McIlwee, Jaime B. Petenko, Joanna F. Wasick and Simone O. Otenaike on 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

ICOs Avoiding US Citizens Not Immune To Lawsuits In US

Marc PowersJonathan A. FormanTiffany A. MiaoBy Marc Powers, Jonathan A. Forman and Tiffany A. Miao on Posted in Securities & Exchange Commission
Last summer, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its 21(a) report concluding that, according to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in SEC v. W.J. Howey Co., the DAO token qualified as a “security” under the federal securities laws and thus, its offering had to either be registered with the SEC or subject to a … Continue Reading

SEC Investigations in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry

Jonathan D. BlattmachrBy Jonathan D. Blattmachr on Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Securities & Exchange Commission
In the latest in a seemingly endless stream of U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) pronouncements on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation and enforcement, on March 7, 2018, the Commission warned investors about investing in “potentially unlawful” digital tokens that function like securities, and stated that some platforms are assets that may be … Continue Reading
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