Companies involved in global supply chain services are becoming increasingly interested in blockchain technology and how the use of this technology can enhance efficiency and security within the supply chain. Blockchain-based applications have enormous potential to transform transportation and logistics
Blockchain Report
Blockchain Report, published by Venable LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues surrounding blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and digital currencies. The blog covers topics such as government regulation and enforcement actions in the crypto space, compliance challenges for virtual currencies and digital assets, intellectual property concerns related to blockchain applications, and innovations like blockchain-based anti-piracy systems. It also addresses emerging trends including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the intersection of blockchain with financial services and advertising law. The content is aimed at helping legal professionals and industry participants navigate the evolving legal landscape of blockchain and digital assets.
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Intellectual Property Law Considerations in the Brave New World of Blockchain
Blockchain is a transformative technology that already is altering the way business is done across many industries. The name “blockchain” refers to digital, decentralized and distributed ledger technology that provides a means to immutably record information (i.e., a “block”) and…
SEC Addresses Cryptocurrency Holdings by Registered Funds
The SEC Division of Investment Management recently published a letter to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) addressing the interest among sponsors in offering registered funds that would hold cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency-related products. The Division emphasized that flexibility…
Cryptocurrency Addresses on OFAC Sanctions List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), responsible for enforcing U.S. economic sanctions, has taken its first steps to tackle the exploding use of digital currencies. On March 19, 2018, OFAC released a digital currency-related FAQ indicating that OFAC may…
House Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Holds Hearing Examining Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
The Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment held a hearing, “Examining Cryptocurrencies and ICO Markets,” this past Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
The stated goal of the hearing was to achieve greater regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency and ICO…
What Is the Significance of the DOJ’s Change in Marijuana Enforcement Policies?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a shift in its policies for enforcing federal marijuana laws in states where marijuana has been decriminalized or legalized. Notwithstanding this shift, however, the DOJ is unlikely to begin prosecuting marijuana growers…
SEC Issues “Scores” of Subpoenas in Sweeping ICO Probe
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, February 28, 2017, that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued “scores of subpoenas and information requests to technology companies and advisers” in a sweeping probe of the Initial Coin offering (ICO)…