7 Legal Questions That Will Define Blockchain in 2019

2019-1-3 12:00

In this exclusive op-ed, Jenny Leung, an Australian attorney who formerly worked for the country's financial regulator, explained 7 legal questions that will define blockchain this year.

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New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain

The Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) announced the Federal Council’s adoption of a recent report—Legal Framework for Distributed Ledger Technology and Blockchain in Switzerland—and expressed their intent to assist in developing laws for new technologies, specifically distributed ledger technology and blockchain innovation.

2018-12-16 11:16


UnitedCorps Launches Suit Against BCH ABC Supporters. “Bitmain and Bitcoin.com Hijacked the Blockchain”

United American Corp. (UnitedCorp), a digital technologies company focused on developing products related to blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrency mining (among other practices) has decided to take legal action against the most critical players on the BCHABC camp of the infamous “BCH hash war“, accusing them of manipulating not only the market but also the core […] The post UnitedCorps Launches Suit Against BCH ABC Supporters.

2018-12-8 20:57


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National Cryptocurrencies Enabled with Platin

Considering the significant benefits that can come with using cryptocurrencies, it shouldn’t be surprising that governments around the world want a piece of the pie. While there have been some reservations from policymakers regarding digital currency, an increasing number of countries are exploring the development of national cryptocurrencies to supplement their current legal tender.

2018-12-6 02:00


R3 Announces Global Payment App With XRP as Base Currency

R3 has unveiled a new app on their international blockchain, a global payment platform that uses Ripple’s XRP as its initial base currency. The app, dubbed Corda Settler, continues R3’s track record for pursuing  ambitious blockchain projects, and it is allegedly “purpose-built to allow for payment obligations raised on the Corda blockchain platform to be made through any of the world’s payment systems, both traditional and blockchain-based.

2018-12-6 01:54


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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto

For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront.

2018-12-3 19:20


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Dash POS App Spark Payments Among the Winners of Wyoming Startup Challenge

Spark payments (Formerly DashPay POS) a Point Of Sale software for Dash cryptocurrency just won the Sheridan 2018 Startup Challenge organized by the Wyoming Technology Business Center. Spark earned a $5,000 cash reward, 10 hours of pro bono legal advice from Davis and Cannon of Sheridan, and an office space for one year to incubate […] Dash POS App Spark Payments Among the Winners of Wyoming Startup Challenge was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News.

2018-11-28 16:59


European Commission is launching blockchain association next year, major banks are already on board

The European Commission is launching a new blockchain association next year and major banks are invited to join it. BBVA, Spanish banking giant, announced that it and four other banks have joined the EC’s planned International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA), which could be a legal entity as early as first quarter of 2019. […]

2018-11-24 19:43


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Nigeria’s Opposition Leader Promises Cryptocurrency Policy If Elected President

Nigeria’s main opposition leader and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said the country will adopt blockchain technology and cryptocurrency if he is voted into power. In his policy document, Abubakar revealed plans to create a legal policy that, among other things, will see blockchain and cryptocurrencies taught from primary school through university.

2018-11-23 00:50


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Nigerian Startups Call for Cryptocurrency Regulation to Stem Investment Outflows

Nigeria’s financial technology startups have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. A lack of regulation is driving investment out of Africa’s biggest economy to areas like Rwanda and Europe while fomenting uncertainty, according to the Electronic Payment Practitioners Association of Nigeria (E-ppan).

2018-11-10 02:15


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EtherDelta SEC Action Could Impact Entire Industry, Experts Warn

Legal figures engaging with cryptocurrency are warning over continued regulatory uncertainty impacting businesses after US regulators fined EtherDelta almost $400,000 November 8. EtherDelta Could Set Precedent EtherDelta, which operated since 2016 as a smart contract on Ethereum, fell victim to securities obligations under the US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving owner Zachary Coburn liable for penalties totaling $388,000.

2018-11-9 14:00


South Korean Bar Association Presses the Government to Develop New Crypto Legal Regulations

There are some layers in South Korea that are working in order for the government to establish a new cryptocurrency legal framework. The information was released by Reuters a few hours ago. The lawyers want the government to establish a legal framework that would help develop the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry and protect investors from […]

2018-11-9 01:48


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Crypto Regulation Roundup: More Cryptocurrency Control Urged in South Korea and Thailand, France Plans to Ease Crypto Taxes

South Korea’s lawyers have lobbied the government to establish a better legal framework around blockchain that would help develop the industry and protect investors. More regulation was also urged in Thailand, where on November 7, 2018, the Deputy Prime Minister has called for more measures to control cryptocurrencies and prevent them from being used to fund terrorism.

2018-11-9 00:00