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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Blockchain Game Developers and FinCEN: When are State Money Transmission Laws Applicable?

The rising prevalence of crypto and virtual currencies has invited the scrutiny of several regulatory bodies who continue to grapple with the unique challenges posed by blockchain technology, FinCEN being one prime example....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Treasury and Justice Department Reports Signal Tougher Enforcement and Regulation in the Digital Assets Sector

On September 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Department of Justice released four much-anticipated reports on different aspects of cryptoasset regulation. They confirm the Biden administration’s broad but...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cryptoasset Seizures and Forfeitures: US and UK Enforcement Overview

Regulatory scrutiny of the use and management of cryptocurrency and other digital assets such as utility tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) (collectively, cryptoassets) is rapidly growing on both sides of the Atlantic....more

Hogan Lovells

Cryptoassets and artificial intelligence in EU regulation - FinTech Perspectives

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As in other fields of digital transformation, the EU Commission wants to set a standard with its draft regulations for both cryptoassets, and artificial intelligence. But is it ready for the challenge? Both technologies will...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] Rock Around the Block: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Transaction and Regulatory Updates for 2021 - March 25th, 2:00 pm -...

It’s already been an epic year for blockchain, and it’s only March. As blockchain technology and digital currency companies are dominating today’s headlines, and more traditional companies get involved, what’s next for this...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Current Developments in Bank Deposits and Payment Systems (Spring 2019)

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This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems. The U.S. department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued new guidance concerning the customer...more

Dechert LLP

US Blockchain Enforcement and Litigation Update

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Over the past two years, prices for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have experienced extreme gains and declines, while billions of dollars have been raised through Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”). In this dynamic...more

Perkins Coie

Blockchain Week in Review - January 2019

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U.S. Developments - Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Define “Digital Token” Under the Securities Laws - On December 20, 2018, two congressmen introduced the “Token Taxonomy Act” (H.R. 7356) before the 115th Congress...more

Burr & Forman

Some Legal Issues Surrounding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Part 1: A Fundamental Disconnect – DLT vs Territorial Jurisdiction.

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This is Part 1 of a seven-part series of posts looking at some broad legal issues affecting crypto-currencies. DLT vs Territorial Law. Fiat currencies have declared value stemming from governmental regulation. ...more

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Wyoming and Vermont Look to Blockchain for Economic Development

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A small number of states see blockchain technology as a way to attract new businesses to their state to spur economic development. In March 2018, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead signed sweeping legislation that makes limited...more

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