Diana Stern

Firm/Organization: Baker & Hostetler LLP

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Blockchain Solutions Announced for Financial Services and Supply Chain, ICO Enforcement Actions Continue at State and Federal Levels

By Diana Stern, Simone O. Otenaike & Joanna F. Wasick on August 9, 2019

In this issue: • Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced • Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Announced Across Industries, New Studies Published • ICO Enforcement Actions Continue Amid Tax Bill, Senate Hearing and UN Report Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced By: Diana J. Stern Late last week, a major U.S. financial services firm made headlines with several blockchain-related developments. The first relates to a credit card that will be offered by…

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Crypto and Blockchain Markets Signal Growth Amid Regulator Skepticism, Hacks and Sanctions Warnings

By Joanna F. Wasick, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala & Simone O. Otenaike on July 19, 2019

In this issue: • Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New Licenses Across Globe Amid Market Growth • Corporations Continue New Blockchain Pilots, New Market Projections Released • Libra Faces Skepticism, Virtual Commodity Organization Launches, French Law Set to Take Effect • Exchange Hacked, Analysts Warn on Sanctions, Miners Targeted in Iran and China Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New Licenses Across Globe Amid Market Growth By: Joanna F. Wasick The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced…

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Capital Markets Integrate Crypto and Blockchain, New FATF Guidance, US City Pays Bitcoin Ransom and More

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern, Robert A. Musiala, Joanna F. Wasick & Jordan R. Silversmith on June 28, 2019

In this issue: • CFTC Approves Bitcoin DCM, New Bitcoin ETF Proposed, Crypto IRA and Blockchain Depository Receipts Introduced • Fintech Companies Expand Cryptocurrency Gateways, Analysis of Kin Token Published • FATF Releases New Cryptocurrency Guidance, International Arrests in Crypto Crimes • Exchange Hacks, US City Pays Bitcoin Ransom, Fraudulent Libra Sites Emerge CFTC Approves Bitcoin DCM, New Bitcoin ETF Proposed, Crypto IRA and Blockchain Depository Receipts Introduced By: Simone O. Otenaike The Commodity Futures…

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Details on Major New Cryptocurrency Announced, Enterprise Pilots and Enforcement Actions Continue

By Robert A. Musiala, Diana Stern, Panida A. Pollawit, Joanna F. Wasick & Simone O. Otenaike on June 21, 2019

In this issue: • Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand • Blockchain Ripples Into Incumbent Financial Institutions in the U.S. and Abroad • Blockchain to Enhance Drug and Seafood Supply Chains, Energy and Insurance Sectors • U.S. Enforcement Actions Target Cryptocurrency Fraud Schemes and Darknet Markets • Details Emerge on QuadrigaCX Fraud and Recent Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacks Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand By: Robert A. Musiala …

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Applications Gain Adoption, Enforcement Actions Continue

By Diana Stern, Joanna F. Wasick & Marc Powers on May 31, 2019

In this issue: • Established Firms Implement Cryptocurrency Payments, Blockchain Tracking and Data Management Systems • Unlicensed Money Transmitter Sentenced, P2P Exchange Retreats From Iran and a Benevolent 51% Attack • SEC Enforcement Actions Continue as New Cryptocurrency-Based Assets Launch Established Firms Implement Cryptocurrency Payments, Blockchain Tracking and Data Management Systems By: Diana J. Stern Late last week, a major multinational telecommunications conglomerate announced it is the first major mobile carrier to accept online bill…

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

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

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New Blockchain Solutions Announced Across Industries, Multiple Crypto Enforcement Actions Announced Across Jurisdictions

By Joanna F. Wasick, Diana Stern, Jordan R. Silversmith & Simone O. Otenaike on April 26, 2019

In this issue: • Banks Announce Blockchain Initiatives, Stablecoins Launch, France Passes New Law • Reports Detail Blockchain Solutions Across Industries, Provide New Data on Growth • New Reports Provide Details on Hacks, Ransomware and Criminal Use of Bitcoin • Enforcement Actions Involving Cryptocurrency Continue in US and Abroad • New York Attorney General Announces Action Against Bitfinex and Tether Banks Announce Blockchain Initiatives, Stablecoins Launch, France Passes New Law By: Joanna F. Wasick Last…

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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 on 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…

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New Blockchain Payments Solutions, Business Applications, Investor Opportunities, Regulations and Malware Attacks

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern, Brian P. Bartish & Robert A. Musiala on March 22, 2019

In this issue: • New Blockchain Payments Solutions Announced for Banks, Merchants and the Unbanked • Cryptocurrency Investors Bullish on New Opportunities Despite Risk and Uncertainty • Blockchain Applications Advance in Food Production, Transport, Recordkeeping, Contracting and Voting • Public and Private Sector Entities Address Blockchain Regulatory Environment • Cryptocurrency Threat Actors Attack Cloud Infrastructure, Trading Software and Bitcoin ATMs New Blockchain Payments Solutions Announced for Banks, Merchants and the Unbanked By: Simone O. Otenaike…

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New Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Reporting Tools, International Developments, and Crypto Crime Reports

By Simone O. Otenaike, Diana Stern & Marc Powers on March 8, 2019

In this Issue: • New Cryptocurrencies Announced, Difficulties Integrating Crypto With Banks Persist • International Market Developments, New Blockchain Reporting Tools Announced • Updates on QuadrigaCX, New Reports on Crypto Crimes From Public and Private Sectors New Cryptocurrencies Announced, Difficulties Integrating Crypto With Banks Persist By: Simone O. Otenaike According to recent reports, a leading social media network and a global messaging firm will each launch their own cryptocurrency over the next year, allowing users…

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Blockchain Solutions Announced for Financial Services and Supply Chain, ICO Enforcement Actions Continue at State and Federal Levels

Crypto and Blockchain Markets Signal Growth Amid Regulator Skepticism, Hacks and Sanctions Warnings

Capital Markets Integrate Crypto and Blockchain, New FATF Guidance, US City Pays Bitcoin Ransom and More

Details on Major New Cryptocurrency Announced, Enterprise Pilots and Enforcement Actions Continue

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Applications Gain Adoption, Enforcement Actions Continue

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

New Blockchain Solutions Announced Across Industries, Multiple Crypto Enforcement Actions Announced Across Jurisdictions

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

New Blockchain Payments Solutions, Business Applications, Investor Opportunities, Regulations and Malware Attacks

New Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Reporting Tools, International Developments, and Crypto Crime Reports

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