The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop in Chicago on June 25 to examine scams involving cryptocurrencies. The “Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams” workshop will bring together consumer groups, law enforcement, research organizations, and the private sector to explore how scammers are exploiting public interest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin and
The United States approach to data and privacy protection, much like Europe, reflects the norms and values that shape its society. Instead of viewing privacy as an intrinsic part of a person’s honor and personality and a human right like Europe, the United States treats privacy and personal data as
By Magdalena A K Muir Traders of digital assets and cryptocurrencies have mostly operated state money transmission laws, as business was mostly limited to exchanging currencies such as bitcoin and ether. State regulators determined that only licensed money transmitters could engage in those activities, while New York State initiated the BitLicense.
Beijing’s finance bureau head says China won’t follow U.S. in creating regulations to cover ICOs. Have a conversation with our attorney experts on cryptocurrency to find out how you or your company might be affected. To read more, see the article below. Quick Take: Official Says Initial Coin Offerings to
Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange allow trading in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. In response to a marked increase in the number of blockchain and cryptocurrency-related companies that are looking to access growth capital and go public on our markets, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange are releasing a series
Wyoming’s recent passing of bills that are favorable to blockchain (and cryptocurrencies) are now beginning to be seen for their full potential. Pulled from media source Consensys, below is a summary of the specific bills and how each one pertains to the future of blockchain technology. HB 19 provides an exemption
People’s Bank of China’s chairman comments on the high likelihood of a bank-backed digital currency developing in the near future. Whether it will be cryptocurrency or some other digital platform or innovation not yet built, he wasn’t able to say with certainty. PBoC Chief Won’t Rule Out Distributed Ledger for
Corporate Lawyer and Expert Dan Steinbeck shares some of the reasons it’s vital for Blockchain projects to engage general counsel. Read the full article here. If your company employs new technologies such as Blockchain, talk with an Alpine Law Cryptocurrency Attorney Expert today to see if your company would benefit from general
The SEC released an announcement yesterday regarding “exchanges” trading assets that meet the definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws. In particular, if a platform offers the trading of digital assets that are securities and operates as an “exchange,” as defined by the federal securities laws, then the platform must