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Will Congressional Stamp of Approval Boost Blockchain?

The Blockchain Promotion Act, a Bill Aimed at Providing a Legal Framework for Blockchain, is Picking Up Momentum in Congress Legislation aimed at providing a legal framework for blockchain and helping the technology gain traction is picking up momentum in Congress. The bill, known as the “Blockchain Promotion Act,” has bipartisan sponsors in both the Senate […]

Author: Jeffrey K. Cassin

August 1, 2019

U.S. Congress

Judge Reverses Course Ruling Blockvest ICO - It Is a Security

A California Federal Judge Recently Ruled that Blockvest ICO Qualifies as a Security A California federal judge had a change of heart regarding whether Blockvest’s initial coin offering (ICO) qualifies as a security. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel of the Southern District of California had previously rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request for an injunction. […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 7, 2019

California

NY AG Report Raises Concerns About Crypto Exchanges

The New York Office of the Attorney General (NY OAG) recently published the results of its Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative, which examined the policies and practices of platforms used to trade virtual or “crypto” currencies like bitcoin and ether.

Author: Dan Brecher

October 15, 2018

New York

New Study Confirms Cryptocurrency Crackdown

Securities lawsuits involving either cryptocurrencies or bitcoin have tripled so far this year, according to a new report by Lex Machina. Not surprisingly, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed 30 percent of the cases.

Author: Dan Brecher

September 18, 2018

Bitcoin

Applying UCC Article 8 to Virtual Currency

The growth of virtual currency continues to be held back by the lack of uniform regulations. While regulators at the federal and state level are increasing their oversight over Bitcoin and Ether blockchain-based currencies, there are still very few clear rules for businesses to follow. Given the lack of clear standards, there are significant risks associated with taking and perfecting a security interest in assets that include virtual currency.

Author: Dan Brecher

August 8, 2018

SEC Advises Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities

According to a pronouncement by the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance director Bill Hinman, Bitcoin and Ether are not securities.

Author: Dan Brecher

July 17, 2018

Bitcoin

Potential Solution to Patchwork of State Virtual Currency Laws

Numerous States Have Adopted Their Own Virtual Currency Laws or are Currently Considering Legislative Proposals One of the roadblocks holding back the growth of virtual currency is the lack of uniform regulations. As the Bitcoin and Ether blockchain-based currencies have now gained legitimacy, and other “virtual currencies” are seeking to gain legitimacy, states are creating […]

Author: Dan Brecher

June 29, 2018

Bitcoin

SEC Signals Enforcement Actions Against Coin and Token Exchanges Are Coming

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to assert its regulatory authority over the cryptocurrency market. The agency recently issued an advisory regarding coin and token exchanges, suggesting that enforcement actions may be forthcoming.

Author: Dan Brecher

April 6, 2018

Federal Court Confirms CFTC’s Authority Over Cryptocurrencies

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is authorized to regulate cryptocurrencies, according to a New York federal judge. In a recent decision, U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ruled that virtual currencies are commodities subject to oversight by the CFTC.

Author: Dan Brecher

March 19, 2018

New York

SEC and CFTC Offer Insight into Future Cryptocurrency Regulation

The heads of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) continue to weigh in on their future oversight of the growing cryptocurrency market.

Author: Dan Brecher

February 21, 2018

SEC Rejects Cryptocurrency ETFs (For Now)

The Securities and Exchange Commission will not be sanctioning cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (cryptocurrency ETFs) anytime soon. According to the agency, there is still too much uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

Author: Dan Brecher

February 14, 2018

Understanding the CFTC Oversight Over Virtual Currency

Since They Are Considered Commodities, the CTFC Has Oversight Over Virtual Currencies Under the Commodity Exchange Act The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn’t the only federal agency flexing its regulatory muscle in response to the explosive growth of virtual currencies, such as bitcoin. Because virtual currencies are considered commodities, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s […]

Author: Dan Brecher

January 30, 2018

Bitcoin

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