The move comes in the wake of an open request for comment on “perps” issued by the CFTC earlier this year—but no new rule or interpretive guidance has followed. Importantly, the SEC has not challenged the listing of ETH...more
Legislation allows corporations to use blockchain technology to record stock issuance and transfers.
A new California law will allow certain corporations to use blockchain technology for certain corporate records; privately...more
10/11/2018
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The ICO boom in 2017 brings with it questions of jurisdiction and compliance, and a need for further guidance -
The benefits of ICOs in raising capital, as well as in providing a marketing push for a new business model,...more
11/3/2017
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