Tag Archives: supply chain

Digital Asset Platforms, Blockchain Supply Chain Initiatives Grow; Enforcement Actions Target Crypto Yield Products and Fraud; DeFi Hacked for $600M

By Robert A. Musiala, Lauren Bass, Alex Karambelas, Jordan R. Silversmith and Joanna F. Wasick on April 1, 2022 Posted in Blockchain

In this issue: • Digital Asset Platforms Expand Across Payments, Art and Sports Industries• Blockchain Supply Chain Initiatives Announced Across Industries• Crypto Exchange Faces Multistate Enforcement Action over Yield Products• DOJ and Manhattan DA Bring Enforcement Actions for NFT and Crypto Fraud• DeFi Network Hacked for over $600 Million in Cryptocurrencies Digital Asset Platforms Expand … 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

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

Federal Reserve Addresses Digital Currencies, Financial Firms Announce Crypto Initiatives, Blockchain Solutions Announced, Enforcement Actions in US and Ukraine

By Robert A. Musiala and Jordan R. Silversmith on August 21, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Supply Chain

In this issue: • Federal Reserve Addresses CBDCs Amid Crypto Initiatives by US and Foreign Firms • Blockchain Initiatives Announced in Supply Chain, Voting, Ports and Collaborations • Crypto Enforcement Announced by SEC, DOJ, and Texas, Alabama and Ukraine Agencies Federal Reserve Addresses CBDCs Amid Crypto Initiatives by US and Foreign Firms By: Robert A. … Continue Reading

Blockchain Food Tracing Initiatives Add Members, Report Addresses Central Bank Digital Currencies, NY DFS Publishes Crypto Guidance, Enforcement Actions Continue

By Jordan R. Silversmith, Veronica Reynolds, Robert A. Musiala and Joanna F. Wasick on June 26, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Seafood Association, Restaurant Chain Announce Blockchain Supply Chain Partnerships • Sweden Report Addresses Central Bank Digital Currencies, Fintech Firms Explore Crypto • NY DFS and UK FCA Publish Crypto Guidance, Firms Announce Compliance Initiatives • U.S. and Foreign Agencies Take Enforcement Actions, Crypto Threat Reports Published Seafood Association, Restaurant Chain Announce … 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

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

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

New Blockchain Solutions, Crypto Products, Regulations and Licenses; 51% Attack Hits, Insurer Traces Ransomware Payment, Crypto Crimes Report Published

By Veronica Reynolds, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on January 31, 2020 Posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Food Supply Chain

In this issue: • Solutions Debut for Wine, Farming Data, Media Authenticity and Credentialing • Blockchain Platforms and Crypto Exchanges Launch Products, Announce Developments • Foreign Regulators Issue New Regulations and Licenses, WEF Launches Consortium • Alleged BTC-e Operator Extradited, Insurer Traces Ransomware Payment, 51% Attack Reported, Crypto Crimes Report Published Solutions Debut for Wine, … Continue Reading

Blockchain Solutions Announced Across Industries, Crypto Threat Warnings Announced Across Agencies

By Jordan R. Silversmith and Veronica Reynolds on January 17, 2020 Posted in Food Supply Chain, ICOs, Securities & Exchange Commission

In this issue: • Blockchain Developments in Olive Oil, Shipping, Media and Real Estate • Warnings on SIM Swapping and IEOs, New Research on Crypto Money Laundering Blockchain Developments in Olive Oil, Shipping, Media and Real Estate By: Jordan R. Silversmith On Jan. 14, one of the largest producers of olive oil in the Mediterranean … Continue Reading

Institutional Blockchain and Crypto Adoption Continues, New Supply Chain and Patent Applications, Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Hacked

By Brian P. Bartish, Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern and Joanna F. Wasick on December 6, 2019 Posted in Bitcoin, Capital Markets Offerings, Patents

In this issue: • New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors • NY DFS Grants New License, Stablecoin Debate Continues, Crypto Mining Reports Issued • New Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions and Patent Applications Announced • Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked, Crypto-Mining Malware Detected, Ethereum Developer Arrested New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting … 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 Solutions Announced for Financial Services and Supply Chain, ICO Enforcement Actions Continue at State and Federal Levels

By Diana Stern, Simone O. Otenaike and Joanna F. Wasick on August 9, 2019 Posted in Food Supply Chain, ICOs, Patents

In this issue: • Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced • Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Announced Across Industries, New Studies Published • ICO Enforcement Actions Continue Amid Tax Bill, Senate Hearing and UN Report Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced By: Diana J. Stern Late last week, a major U.S. financial … 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

Ohio Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes, Multiple SEC and Financial Crime Developments, New Blockchain Capital Markets and Enterprise Initiatives

By Roger M. Brown, Heather K. P. Fincher, John Busch, Robert A. Musiala, Diana Stern and Jordan R. Silversmith on November 30, 2018 Posted in Cryptocurrency, ICOs

In this issue: • Satisfying Tax and Other Liabilities With Cryptocurrency • New SEC ICO Enforcement and Developments on Unregistered Securities, Fraud, Promotions and the Howey Test • International Crypto Crime Developments, OFAC Lists Bitcoin Addresses, Cyberattacks and Fraud Schemes Uncovered • Cryptocurrencies Continue to Permeate Capital Markets as Blockchain Permeates Settlement Systems • Blockchain … Continue Reading