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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Cornerstone Research Report Shows SEC Brought 75 Crypto-Related Actions in 7.5 Years
by: Macauley B. Venora | (May 17, 2021)
A research report issued by Cornerstone Research breaks down the SEC’s enforcement activity in the cryptocurrency industry since 2013.
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Crypto Investors Withdraw Class Action Suits Against Cryptocurrency Companies
by: Macauley B. Venora , Larry E. Bergmann | (May 10, 2021)
Investors have voluntarily dismissed five proposed class actions against separate cryptocurrency companies in New York federal courts.
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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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