What is happening Many of the largest blockchain networks today are subject to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, such as Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, which are reliant on users participating in the activity of...more
The Fifth Circuit held that Tornado Cash, open-source computer code known as an immutable “smart contract”, is not “property” and thus cannot be subject to blocking sanctions pursuant to IEEPA and EO 13694....more
2023 has been a defining year for digital assets and blockchain, with a number of jurisdictions publishing new regulatory frameworks, cementing the importance of digital assets and blockchain into legislation.
As the...more
Federal and state financial regulators have released after-action reports regarding the recent closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. Especially when viewed in the light of First Republic Bank’s failure...more
The outlook for 2023 looks uncertain, following another tumultuous year. The collapse of a number of large cryptocurrency exchanges has shone another spotlight on the digital asset market. The financial system’s resilience...more
2022 promises to be a defining year for digital assets and blockchain, as governments move from a watch and wait position to delivering regulatory frameworks and taking strides to harness the potential of the technology....more
10/6/2022
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Emerging Markets ,
Ethereum ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Smart Contracts
Blockchain technology, decentralized finance, and new forms of cryptoassets have a transformational impact on the financial market as we know it. Despite early adoption of cryptocurrencies in Argentina, its central bank is...more
9/12/2022
/ Argentina ,
Banking Sector ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Markets ,
Payment Systems ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Tax Liability ,
Webinars
Join us for the next installment of our Consumer Horizons webinars series which will focus on the ever changing and fast paced landscape of online and digital payments.
On Wednesday, 28 September, our team will discuss...more
9/2/2022
/ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) ,
China ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Online Payments ,
Payment Processors ,
Payment Systems ,
Stablecoins ,
Webinars