Blockchain technology utilizes a distributed digital ledger to record and track information, and can be leveraged to gain transparency and certainty in transactions ranging from cryptocurrency to supply chain tracking. This blog provides information on the legal developments surrounding implementation of blockchain technology, with an initial focus on the financial services sector.
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The Ripple Defendants have secured two discovery rulings in their favor in the past week, altering the playing field for the case going forward.
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SEC's Hester Peirce Speaks on Howey, NFTs, and her Safe Harbor Proposal
by: Macauley B. Venora | (March 31, 2021)
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—the Crypto Mom—answered questions during the 2021 Security Token Summit on digital asset issues such as the Howey test, her regulatory safe harbor proposal, and Non-Fungible Tokens.
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New Report By Citi Suggests that Bitcoin is at the “Tipping Point” of Mainstream Acceptance
by: Anya Thepot | (March 25, 2021)
According to its report released in March of 2021, Citi believes that Bitcoin is at a "tipping point" and could "become the currency of choice for international trade."
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SEC v. Ripple Update: XRP Holders Confront SEC Over Their Losses
by: Daniel M. Payne | (March 17, 2021)
XRP holders filed a motion to intervene in the SEC's enforcement action against Ripple, telling the court that they have lost billions because of the SEC's meritless action.
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New York Attorney General Sues Coinseed Alleging its Virtual Currency Trading Platform Made it an Unregistered Commodity Broker-Dealer under the Martin Act
by: Katherine Cooper | (March 03, 2021)
The New York Attorney General’s Office has sued Coinseed, Inc., a start-up virtual currency trading platform, and its CEO and its former CFO under New York State’s Martin Act in Manhattan State Supreme Court.
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SEC Issues Risk Alert Highlighting the Continued Focus on Digital Asset Securities
by: Macauley B. Venora | (March 02, 2021)
The SEC's Division of Examinations has issued a Risk Alert focused on digital asset securities and compliance guidance for financial markets participants, as well as areas of focus for future Division examinations.
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