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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Proposed Legislation in New York Would Recognize Enforceability of BlockChain Transactions and Explore Applications of Technology
While the investment potential of cryptocurrencies, including BitCoin, has been all over the news in recent weeks, state governments have begun to explore the practical applications of blockchain – the…
New Media and Technology Law Blog
Reflections on Technology-Related Legal Issues: Looking Back at 2017; Will 2018 Be a Quantum Leap Forward?
As we approach the end of 2017, it is a time to reflect on the dizzying pace of technology evolution this year, and the amazing array of legal issues it…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Blockchain news -Legal risks are one of the 5 myths of bitcoin (which is powered by Blockchain)!
By Peter Vogel
The Washington Post reported that the “Securities and Exchange Commission recently began cracking down on initial coin offerings, a new type of blockchain-based fundraising mechanism, under its existing authority to…
New Media and Technology Law Blog
Proskauer Launches “Blockchain and The Law” Blog
I am pleased to announce that Proskauer has recently launched a new blog focused exclusively on the use of blockchain in business. The blog will be wide ranging in nature,…
Blockchain and the Law
Four Blockchain Technology Bills Proposed by New York Assemblyman
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced proposals in the state legislature for four laws which, if passed, could transform how the State of New York interacts with and views blockchain…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Early Adopter—Vanguard Announces Plan to Utilize Blockchain Technology
Top mutual fund firm The Vanguard Group, Inc. unveiled a plan last week to incorporate blockchain smart contract technology into some of its indexing operations beginning early next year. Vanguard’s…
The Right Coast
A Guide to the World Bitcoin Created – Scientific American
Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies. Smart contracts. Many people have now heard of the rapidly changing ecosystem of financial technology, but few have wrapped their heads around it. Hundreds of central banks and…
The Right Coast
A Guide to the World Bitcoin Created – Scientific American
Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies. Smart contracts. Many people have now heard of the rapidly changing ecosystem of financial technology, but few have wrapped their heads around it. Hundreds of central banks and…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Insurance industry embraces Blockchain, but when? Tomorrow or in 10 years?
By Peter Vogel
BusinessInsurance.com reported the comments of Paul Meeusen, head of distributed ledger technology at Swiss Re Ltd. in Zurich that using Blockchain to manage Insurance “seemed very intuitive that this technology…
Data Counsel
Blockchain – The Future of Digital Identity?
Government agencies, prominent tech companies, startups and newly-created foundations are all working to develop a new paradigm for proof of identity based on blockchain technology. Known as “digital identity,” “decentralized…