Brian P. Bartish

Firm/Organization: Baker & Hostetler LLP

Blogs: Data Privacy Monitor, The Blockchain Monitor

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Blockchain 50 Published, Exchanges Expand Services, Enforcement Actions by SEC, CFTC and International Tax Authorities, Hacks Drive Losses

By Joanna F. Wasick, Jordan R. Silversmith & Brian P. Bartish

February 21, 2020

In this issue: • Forbes Publishes Blockchain 50, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Expand Services • SEC Settles Charges Involving ICO, CFTC Takes Action Against Crypto Investment Firm • Dutch Tax Authorities Make Arrests, IRS Summit to Address Cryptocurrencies • Manipulation, Hacks and System Errors Lead to Losses for Cryptocurrency Users and Exchanges Forbes Publishes Blockchain 50, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Expand Services By: Joanna F. Wasick This week, Forbes published its second annual Blockchain 50 list, recognizing the 50…

The Blockchain Monitor

Blockchain Developments in Food Safety, Ethical Sourcing, Financial Services, Social Media and Trading Platforms; DOJ Continues Actions Against Crypto Crimes

By Brian P. Bartish, Joanna F. Wasick, Simone O. Otenaike & Jordan R. Silversmith

February 7, 2020

In this issue: • Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Aim to Improve Safety and Address Ethical Sourcing Concerns • Financial Services and Social Media Firms Integrate Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, US Marshalls to Auction 4,040 Bitcoins • US and Foreign Firms Announce Blockchain Trading Platforms and Tokenized Securities • DOJ Continues Enforcement Actions Targeting Cryptocurrency Crimes Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Aim to Improve Safety and Address Ethical Sourcing Concerns By: Brian P. Bartish According to recent reports, the Food…

The Blockchain Monitor

Institutional Blockchain and Crypto Adoption Continues, New Supply Chain and Patent Applications, Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Hacked

By Brian P. Bartish, Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern & Joanna F. Wasick

December 6, 2019

In this issue: • New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors • NY DFS Grants New License, Stablecoin Debate Continues, Crypto Mining Reports Issued • New Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions and Patent Applications Announced • Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked, Crypto-Mining Malware Detected, Ethereum Developer Arrested New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors By: Brian P. Bartish Last week, the Marco Polo network, a blockchain trade finance platform with a strong…

The Blockchain Monitor

Blockchain Developments: Crypto Custody and Payments, Supply Chain Pilots, Regulation and Enforcement

By Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish, Jonathan D. Blattmachr, Joanna F. Wasick & Nicholas C. Mowbray

November 22, 2019

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments and Mining Initiatives Announced • Blockchain Provenance and Authentication Solutions Emerging in Food and Manufacturing Markets • Recent Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets • U.S. and International Enforcement Agencies Take Action Against Crypto Crimes • Crypto Tax Update: Foreign Accounts, Like-Kind Exchanges, Software Uptick Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments and Mining Initiatives Announced By: Diana J. Stern According to recent reports, the digital asset arm of a multinational financial…

The Blockchain Monitor

Invoices Paid on Ethereum, FINRA Application Approved, SEC/ICO Enforcement, Industry Launches Compliance Initiative

By Robert A. Musiala, Brian P. Bartish, Veronica Reynolds & Jonathan D. Blattmachr

October 4, 2019

In this issue: • Smart Contracts Deployed by Icelandic Retailer, Blockchain for Sneakers and DHS • Cryptocurrency Service Providers Target Mainstream Investors, FINRA Application Approved • SEC, DOJ and State Agency Enforcement Actions for ICOs and Crypto Fraud Schemes • Regulatory Problems and Solutions in the Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Arena Smart Contracts Deployed by Icelandic Retailer, Blockchain for Sneakers and DHS By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. A press release issued this week announced the…

The Blockchain Monitor

Reg A+ Token Offerings Approved, Custody Guidance Issued, Supply Chain Pilots Announced, Regulators Take Action

By Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike & Brian P. Bartish

July 12, 2019

In this issue: • SEC Issues Statement on Digital Asset Custody, Approves First Reg A+ Token Offerings • More Pilots Emerge for Food Supply Chain and Academic Records, Cargo Solutions Gain Momentum • US and International Regulatory Oversight of Cryptocurrency Poised for Expansion SEC Issues Statement on Digital Asset Custody, Approves First Reg A+ Token Offerings By: Robert A. Musiala Jr. This week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Financial Industry…

The Blockchain Monitor

Blockchain Developments: Cryptocurrencies, Enterprise Solutions, New Regulations, SEC Enforcement, Crypto-Mining Malware and More

By Brian P. Bartish, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike, Jonathan D. Blattmachr & Jordan R. Silversmith

June 7, 2019

In this issue: • Stablecoin Activity Heats Up, Bitcoin’s Speculation Problem and Other Payments News • Advancements in Blockchain Solutions for Pharma Supply Chain, Aircraft Parts, Insurance, Identity and Data Privacy • Crypto-Asset Regulatory Frameworks Develop in Europe, Japan, Australia and Malaysia • Cracking Down on Crypto Around the World • New Crypto-Mining Malware Attacks, Phone SIM Attacks and Disappearing Exchanges Stablecoin Activity Heats Up, Bitcoin’s Speculation Problem and Other Payments News By: Brian P. …

The Blockchain Monitor

New Blockchain Solutions Debut Amid Enforcement Actions, New FinCEN Guidance and Warnings of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’

By Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish & Simone O. Otenaike

May 17, 2019

In this issue: • Blockchain Solutions for Supply Chain and Digital Identity Announced Despite Predictions of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’ • Blockchain Capital Markets Diversify Amid ICO Slumps; Regulators Issue New Warnings • FinCEN Issues Guidance, SIM Hackers Charged, Bitcoin Ransomware Traced to Sanctioned Countries Blockchain Solutions for Supply Chain and Digital Identity Announced Despite Predictions of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’ By: Diana J. Stern With the help of a major technology firm, the company that supplies jet engines…

The Blockchain Monitor

Manipulation Detected on ‘DEXes,’ Regulations Develop, Industry Initiatives Advance, Hacks, Money Laundering and Enforcement Continue

By Joanna F. Wasick, Brian P. Bartish, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala & Marc Powers

April 19, 2019

In this issue: • Academics Detect Manipulation on ‘DEXes’ as Cryptocurrency Trading Expands • New Tokenized Securities Announced; Global Regulatory Regimes Develop • Food Supply Chain Initiatives Grow, Government Spending Expected to Rise, Blockchain Enterprise Tools Released • Crypto-Mining Malware, Dark Market Money Laundering, SIM Swap Hacks and FinCEN Enforcement Academics Detect Manipulation on ‘DEXes’ as Cryptocurrency Trading Expands By: Joanna F. Wasick A recent academic paper by researchers at Cornell Tech and other academic…

The Blockchain Monitor

Blockchain Announcements Across Industries, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Approvals, More Regulatory Actions, More Hacks and Crypto Malware Attacks

By Alexandra Royal, Joanna F. Wasick, Jordan R. Silversmith & Brian P. Bartish

March 29, 2019

In this issue: • Adoption of Blockchain Solutions Spreads Across Industries • New Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Approvals in US and Foreign Jurisdictions • Enforcement and Regulatory Actions by the US, FATF, Mexico, Finland and Switzerland • Hacking the Dragon; Lazarus Returns; and Other Cryptocurrency Threats Adoption of Blockchain Solutions Spreads Across Industries By: Alexandra Royal Last week, a major U.S. international shipping conglomerate announced plans to collaborate with Inxeption, an e-commerce technology company, to build…

Brian P. Bartish

Blockchain 50 Published, Exchanges Expand Services, Enforcement Actions by SEC, CFTC and International Tax Authorities, Hacks Drive Losses

Blockchain Developments in Food Safety, Ethical Sourcing, Financial Services, Social Media and Trading Platforms; DOJ Continues Actions Against Crypto Crimes

Institutional Blockchain and Crypto Adoption Continues, New Supply Chain and Patent Applications, Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Hacked

Blockchain Developments: Crypto Custody and Payments, Supply Chain Pilots, Regulation and Enforcement

Invoices Paid on Ethereum, FINRA Application Approved, SEC/ICO Enforcement, Industry Launches Compliance Initiative

Reg A+ Token Offerings Approved, Custody Guidance Issued, Supply Chain Pilots Announced, Regulators Take Action

Blockchain Developments: Cryptocurrencies, Enterprise Solutions, New Regulations, SEC Enforcement, Crypto-Mining Malware and More

New Blockchain Solutions Debut Amid Enforcement Actions, New FinCEN Guidance and Warnings of ‘Blockchain Fatigue’

Manipulation Detected on ‘DEXes,’ Regulations Develop, Industry Initiatives Advance, Hacks, Money Laundering and Enforcement Continue

Blockchain Announcements Across Industries, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Approvals, More Regulatory Actions, More Hacks and Crypto Malware Attacks

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