Ethereum Fork Implemented, Exchanges Expand Services, New Bitcoin Network Data -
The Ethereum network’s Istanbul hard fork went forward late last week with the support of node operators, miners and cryptocurrency exchanges. ...more
12/16/2019
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Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraud ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
NYDFS ,
Ponzi Scheme ,
Popular ,
Virtual Currency
Blockchain Developments in Interbank Settlement, Capital Markets, Cryptocurrency Payments -
According to reports this week, a major German bank has joined the emerging payments initiative, built on the Quorum blockchain, of...more
Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Achieve and File for Regulatory Approvals -
The Intercontinental Exchange recently received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for its emerging bitcoin...more
Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced -
Late last week, a major U.S. financial services firm made headlines with several blockchain-related developments. ...more
8/12/2019
/ Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Investors ,
NASAA ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supply Chain ,
Virtual Currency
Cryptocurrency Exchange and Payment Solutions Continue to Expand -
This week, Blockchain.com, a London-based supplier of digital wallets, announced that it is moving into the trading side of cryptocurrencies with a...more
SEC Issues No-Action Letter, Financial Services Firms and Major Exchanges Make Moves, New Products Launched in Europe -
This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued to Pocket Full of Quarters Inc....more
Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand -
This week, the world’s largest social media company published details on its plans to launch Libra, a new cryptocurrency that would be...more
Established Firms Implement Cryptocurrency Payments, Blockchain Tracking and Data Management Systems - Late last week, a major multinational telecommunications conglomerate announced it is the first major mobile carrier to...more
Industry Initiatives Indicate Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Payments -
Late last week, Reuters reported that “[s]everal of the world’s largest banks are in the process of investing around $50 million” to create “… a...more
DFS Issues New BitLicenses, Corda Gains Integration Partners, New Stablecoin Launched -
Late last week, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) granted the DFS BitLicense to Robinhood Crypto LLC and Moon...more
Blockchain Transport Applications, Public Sector Initiatives, Protocol and Market Developments - Transportation, oil and gas industry players have put the pedal to the metal to push blockchain pilots....more
U.S. Customs Pilots Blockchain for Supply Chain as Private Sector Pilots Continue - On Tuesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced that it would begin testing a blockchain solution to verify...more
Welcome to the 2014 Mid-Year Report from the BakerHostetler Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Practice Team. Its purpose is to provide a periodic survey, apart from our team Executive Alerts, on matters we...more
7/31/2014
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
CFTC ,
Commodities ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FIfth Third Bancorp v Dudenhoeffer ,
Financial Institutions ,
Futures ,
Halliburton v Erica P. John Fund ,
Hedge Funds ,
Insider Trading ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Funds ,
Municipal Securities Issuers ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Alert ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Settlement ,
Stock Drop Litigation ,
Whistleblower Awards