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The CPA Desk
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Where is it Headed?
By PKF Texas
https://youtu.be/Xuv3FAi6mhw Russ: This is PKF Texas Entrepreneur’s Playbook. I’m Russ Capper, this week’s guest host, and I’m coming to you from the Gulf Coast Regional Family Forum and my guests…
All About Advertising Law
The FTC Formed a Blockchain Working Group (And Maybe That’s A Good Thing)
The FTC just announced that it, too, will join the federal government's growing crypto/blockchain regulation club, right alongside the ranks of the SEC, CFTC, and Congress. Officially, this means the…
Virtual Currency Report
Blockchain in Review, February 19th – March 16th
Below is a summary of some of the significant legal and regulatory actions that occurred over the past weeks. This alert is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all such…
Timely disclosure
Regulatory Net Tightening on the “Wild West” of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Industry
In August 2017, we considered the guidance offered by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) regarding the application of securities laws to the blockchain industry and initial coin offerings (ICOs), primarily…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Blockchain insurance promises faster claims payments and cheaper coverage!
By Peter Vogel
Insurance.com reported that Allstate Insurance is optimistic that “Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize underwriting…” The March 16, 2018 article entitled “Blockchain could ‘revolutionize’ insurance” included these comments from Dale…
Blockchain and the Law
First Securities Lending Transaction Using Blockchain Technology Completed
By Charles E. Dropkin, Daniel Nelson
It was reported this month that ING Groep NV and a major international bank recently completed the first live securities lending transaction settled using distributed ledger technology ("DLT"). The transaction involved…
Market Intelligence for Strategic Advantage
Today in Legal Artificial Intelligence
From the Mintz Intellectual Property Advisory, "AI: The Path of the Future or Industry Hype?" The post includes some examples of AI in use and an explanation of Machine Learning.…
FinTech Update
Blockchain Backed International Dispute Resolution
Startups often are at the forefront of creating unique solutions with the ability to have a tremendous impact on various industries. The Miami Blockchain Group, a legal technology startup, has…
Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices
Blockchain Choice: Option A, have every lawyer in your firm read this; Option B, call the liquidator.
By Gerry Riskin
It is not charming to brag about one's ignorance of technology. I'm sure you have heard some colleagues announce dismissively: "Technology is for young people. If I'm lucky, I will…
O-I-CEE!
EU Action Plan for the European FinTech Sector and its Polish Context
By Wolfgang Maschek, Squire Patton Boggs, Christina Economides
On 8 March 2018, the European Commission (EC) published its long-awaited new FinTech Action Plan. The EC understands FinTech to be technology-enabled innovation in financial services, and the strategy covers…