Tag Archives: blockchain

Crypto Payment Products Target Foreign Markets, Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Launch, Private Lawsuits Target Crypto Firms, Major Mining Malware Attack Detected

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Robert A. Musiala and Teresa Goody Guillén on May 22, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Payments Evolve: USD Stablecoin Accounts for Latin America and Crypto Debit Cards • Blockchain Initiatives Launch for Food Supply Chain and Intercompany Transactions • Crypto Trade Group Meets With SEC, FinCEN Director Addresses Cryptocurrencies • Private Litigants Continue to Target Major Blockchain Industry Companies • Reports Detail Major Crypto-Mining Malware Attack, … Continue Reading

SEC and Kik Present Competing Arguments on Application of Securities Laws to Blockchain Tokens

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Jonathan A. Forman and Robert A. Musiala on May 20, 2020 Posted in Blockchain

On May 8, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kik Interactive Inc. (Kik) finished briefing their cross motions for summary judgment, which were previously filed on March 20, with opposition briefs filed on April 24. The briefing totals more than 400 pages of arguments by the parties in the SEC’s court challenge … 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

Digital Asset Platforms Evolve, Token Models Confront Complexities, WEF Issues Blockchain Toolkit, Foreign Crypto Crimes Uncovered, AML Solution Launched

By Teresa Goody Guillén, Marc Powers, Jordan R. Silversmith and Joanna F. Wasick on May 1, 2020 Posted in Cryptocurrency, Platforms

In this issue: • Digital Asset Marketplaces Evolve in US, Japan and Switzerland • Blockchain Token Models Confront Legal Complexities in US Filings and Court Cases • WEF Issues Blockchain Toolkit, New Enterprise Solutions Announced • Foreign Police Uncover Crypto Crimes, Analytics Firm Launches AML Solution for Banks • Tether Mints 160 Million USDT as … 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

Blockchain Developments: Food Supply Chain, Shipping, M&A, Trading Platforms, Regulator Actions, Private Lawsuits, Foreign Laws, Malware, Hacks and More

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Marc Powers, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on April 10, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Blockchain Developments in Food Supply Chain, Shipping Data and Project Best Practices • M&A Crypto Report Published, Blockchain Trading Platforms Make Announcements • New Crypto Legal Actions Brought by Federal, State, Private and Foreign Actors • Reports Highlight Crypto Threats to National Security, Banks, Malware and Hacks Blockchain Developments in Food … Continue Reading

Blockchain GS1 Standards Published, Securities Pilots Continue, Tax Agency Seeks Quadriga CX Records, DOJ Cites Crypto in Charging Venezuelan Cartel

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Marc Powers and Joanna F. Wasick on April 3, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Supply Chain

In this issue: • Blockchain GS1 Standards Published, Supply Chain Pilots Announced Across Industries • Telegram Request Denied, Firms Continue Blockchain Initiatives for Securities Trading • Tax Agency Seeks Quadriga CX Records, DOJ Cites Crypto Use by Venezuelan Cartel Blockchain GS1 Standards Published, Supply Chain Pilots Announced Across Industries By: Jordan R. Silversmith Earlier this … 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

Multiple Blockchain Enterprise and Crypto Payment Initiatives Announced, New Crypto AML Rules in Canada and Singapore, DOJ Enforcement Continues

By Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala, Jordan R. Silversmith, Veronica Reynolds and Joanna F. Wasick on March 20, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

In this issue: • Blockchain Traceability Developments for Automobile, Pharma and Art Industries • Blockchain Identity and Privacy Solution Developments, Ethereum Used to Avoid Censors • Blockchain Payment Initiatives Introduced in India, Latin America, Thailand and US • New Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Rules Announced in Canada and Singapore • DOJ Prosecutes Crypto Crimes, Analysis of … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Enterprise Initiatives in US, New Blockchain and Crypto Regulations in South Korea and France, Enforcement Actions Continue in US, Japan and Australia

By Simone O. Otenaike, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on March 13, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Supply Chain

In this issue: • New Enterprise Initiatives for Ethereum, Hyperledger, Aviation and Clothing • New Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulations in South Korea and France • Cryptocurrency Enforcement Actions in U.S., Japan and Australia New Enterprise Initiatives for Ethereum, Hyperledger, Aviation and Clothing By: Simone O. Otenaike Last week, one of the world’s largest technology firms, … Continue Reading

Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Expand, Securities Settlement Platform Goes Live, OCC Enters Into Consent Order With NY Bank for Crypto Violations

By Veronica Reynolds, Joanna F. Wasick and Jordan R. Silversmith on February 28, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Interest in Blockchain-Based Supply-Chain Initiatives Continues to Swell • Blockchain Securities Settlement Platform Goes Live, Crypto Payment Solutions Expand • NY Bank Enters Consent Order for Crypto AML Violations as Crypto Threats Continue Interest in Blockchain-Based Supply-Chain Initiatives Continues to Swell By: Veronica Reynolds Interest in blockchain-based supply-chain initiatives continues to … Continue Reading

Blockchain Developments in Food Safety, Ethical Sourcing, Financial Services, Social Media and Trading Platforms; DOJ Continues Actions Against Crypto Crimes

By Brian P. Bartish, Joanna F. Wasick, Simone O. Otenaike and Jordan R. Silversmith on February 7, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement

In this issue: • Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Aim to Improve Safety and Address Ethical Sourcing Concerns • Financial Services and Social Media Firms Integrate Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, US Marshalls to Auction 4,040 Bitcoins • US and Foreign Firms Announce Blockchain Trading Platforms and Tokenized Securities • DOJ Continues Enforcement Actions Targeting Cryptocurrency Crimes Blockchain Enterprise … Continue Reading

New Blockchain Patents, Crypto Mining Expands in US and Russia, French ICO Approved Under New Law, DOJ and INTERPOL Enforcement Actions

By Simone O. Otenaike, Joanna F. Wasick and Veronica Reynolds on January 10, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, ICOs, Patents

In this issue: • Patents Granted to Blockchain Payments Firms, Crypto Mining Expands in Texas and Russia • First ICO Is Approved Under New French Law, New Crypto Bill Is Introduced in US • DOJ Prosecutes Crypto Dark Markets, INTERPOL Fights Crypto Mining Malware • Lawsuit Alleges Legal Malpractice Related to Crypto-Assets Deemed Securities, SEC … Continue Reading

Blockchain Pilots Advance Across Manufacturing, Food, Pharma, Grant Management and Capital Markets Industries, Multiple Crypto Enforcement Actions in US

By Simone O. Otenaike, Robert A. Musiala, Veronica Reynolds and Joanna F. Wasick on December 20, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Food Supply Chain, ICOs

In this issue: • Blockchain Solutions Advance in Manufacturing, Food, Pharma and Grant Management • Marco Polo Network Completes Pilot, Banks Make Crypto Moves, Bitcoin Futures Launch • Multiple US Enforcement Actions for ICOs, Dark Web Sales, Fraud and SIM Swapping • Reports Detail Crypto Hacks, Ransomware, Dark Markets and Crypto Fraud Schemes Blockchain Solutions … Continue Reading

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

By Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish, Jonathan D. Blattmachr, Joanna F. Wasick and Nicholas C. Mowbray on November 22, 2019 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

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

Interbank Settlement Initiative and Crypto Payment Solutions Expand, SEC and International Enforcement Actions Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Marc Powers and Joanna F. Wasick on September 20, 2019 Posted in Cryptocurrency, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Blockchain Developments in Interbank Settlement, Capital Markets, Cryptocurrency Payments • Multiple SEC Enforcement Actions, New Treasury Sanctions, More Crypto-Mining Malware Detected • International Crypto Developments: Tax, FATF Compliance, Enforcement Actions Blockchain Developments in Interbank Settlement, Capital Markets, Cryptocurrency Payments By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. According to reports this week, a major … 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 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