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Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender... more +
Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender status, Virtual Currency is still traded and exchanged in some environments, typically online environments or communities. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of Virtual Currency.    less -
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The Distributed Ledger: Blockchain, Digital Assets and Smart Contracts

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This is the inaugural issue of The Distributed Ledger, a periodic publication covering the latest trends and developments in blockchain technology, digital assets and smart contracts. In this edition, we examine a federal...more

Fisher Phillips

The 4 Types of Blockchain Networks Explained

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One of the questions I commonly get asked is what is the difference between public and private blockchains. It is easy to see why people get confused as public and private blockchains have many similarities....more

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SEC Chair Clayton Warns Lawyers on Initial Coin Offerings

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SEC Chair Clayton delivered the following remarks at a conference of securities professionals: “My first message is simple and a bit stern. Market professionals, especially gatekeepers, need to act responsibly and hold...more

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Resources on Crypto-Tokens and Securities Law

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The following resources take a deep dive into the issues surrounding crypto-tokens and securities law and recognize that, when properly designed, some tokens may not meet the Howey test...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Copyright’s “Double Spend” Problem: Digital First Sales

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For those interested in the evolution of digital currencies, I highly recommend Steven Levy’s “E-Money (It’s What I Want)” article from Wired way back in December 1994. It’s a great read, and presages many current...more

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Virtual Currency Guidelines

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Despite growing pains, digital currencies and blockchain may be the future of payments and global finance. As with any disruptive technology that gains popularity quickly, building the legal framework to support it is...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Legal Framework of Mobile Payments Presented in Pew Center White Paper

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As consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices to pay their bills, shop online, and order rides and other services, a number of legal and practical questions emerge. Who regulates mobile financial services offered by...more

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Virtual Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

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In addition to issuing warnings about their use, Argentina has suggested an increased interest in virtual currency transactions by requiring financial institutions and other entities to report virtual currency transactions...more

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Virtual Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

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This chart is provided by Perkins Coie LLP’s Decentralized Virtual Currency industry practice group for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Pushing the Envelope: Overstock Seeks SEC Approval for Shelf Offering of Digital Securities

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In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Overstock.com, Inc. expanded its foray into world of digital currency technology. Announcing plans to issue digital securities, Overstock will be trailblazing...more

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FinCEN Announces First Civil Enforcement Action Against Virtual Currency Exchanger

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Continuing its aggressive anti-money laundering enforcement agenda, the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced yesterday that it had commenced the first-ever civil enforcement action...more

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From Wild West to SEC Regulation: Overstock.com’s Proposed Digital Securities & the Lessons of Bitcoin

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A first look at Overstock.com's proposal to use a Bitcoin-like technology to distribute and trade in digital securities....more

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