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Free Markets and the Future of Blockchain
15.5.2019
J. Christopher Giancarlo is Chairman at U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency of the US government that regulates futures and options markets. This will be the last time I speak to you from the CFTC. Nevertheless, before I go, I wanted to share some thoughts, which I have been...
Senior SEC Official Amy Starr: Securities Laws Are ‘Written to Be Dynamic’
14.5.2019
Securities laws are “written to be dynamic,” a senior SEC official has said, expressing the regulator’s willingness to interact with crypto players to develop better regulation
Token Taxonomy Act Includes De Minimis Tax Exemption for Crypto
14.5.2019
A de minimis tax exemption in the new Token Taxonomy Act means that capital gains on crypto under $600 would not have to be reported to the IRS
SEC Crypto Czar: Platforms Listing IEOs May Face Regulatory Trouble
14.5.2019
The SEC’s Valerie Szczepanik says that platforms seeking to list IEO tokens “may find themselves in trouble” if they are not registered in the U.S
[aktualita] Jaký bude život v digitální realitě? LAW FIT 2019 prozkoumá střety práva a VR
13.5.2019
Jak budeme fungovat v stále rostoucím digitálním světě v budoucnu? A má takový svět nějaká pravidla? Tradiční technologicko-právnická konference LAW FIT letos nabídne témata jako je rozšířená a virtuální realita či kryptoměny. Mezi řečníky budou například někdejší viceguvernér České národní banky...
UK Gov’t-Led Jurisdiction Team to Define Status of Crypto Under English Private Law
10.5.2019
The U.K. government-led jurisdiction team, UKJT, launched a public consultation to define the status of crypto assets under English private law
US Rep Sherman Calls for Crypto Ban, Says It Threatens to Diminish American Power
10.5.2019
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on colleagues to outlaw cryptocurrencies, saying they threaten American foreign policy and the rule of law
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Concerned Crypto Industry Hindered by Regulatory Delays
10.5.2019
U.S. SEC “crypto mom” said that the cryptocurrency industry could be hindered by the agency’s “heel-dragging” in forming clear regulations
Blockchain Entrepreneur, Ontario Regulators Seek Settlement in Namedrop Scandal
9.5.2019
The Ontario Securities Commission and the CEO of blockchain firm NextBlock are seeking a settlement over allegations of dishonest tactics for attracting investment
German Police Seize Six Figures in Crypto From Suspects Involved in Dark Web Site
3.5.2019
The German police, along with Europol, have taken down servers of the Wall Street dark web marketplace, with six figures in crypto seized
Mutual Owners, Mutual Funds: What We Know About the Bitfinex/Tether Scandal
28.4.2019
Both Bitfinex and Tether are in deep trouble due to allegedly misusing funds — learn more about one of the biggest crypto scandals of 2019
SEC Chairman Highlights Investor Protection in Regard to Bitcoin ETF
14.3.2019
U.S. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton shared his concerns over the potential for manipulation vis-a-vis a Bitcoin ETF
Skirting the Great Wall, Part Three: The Paradox of Cryptocurrencies in China
12.11.2018
In the final installment of Cointelegraph’s history of crypto in China, we look at the official stance toward cryptocurrencies’ use, ownership, and legal status in the country
Accessibility for Teams
19.7.2018
Maya Benari:
Accessibility is a crucial part of government product design. First, it’s the law. Federal agencies face legal consequences when they don’t meet accessibility requirements. Second, it affects us all. Whether you have a motor disability, you sprained your wrist playing dodgeball,...
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
28.6.2018
A court in China's Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes
[aktualita] Šestý ročník konference LAW FIT se bude zabývat technologiemi a copyrightem
4.5.2018
„Každý rok se objeví desítky nových technologií. V konceptu autorského práva však k větší změně nedochází. Představuje to pro moderní technologie překážku jejich rozvoje? A lze autorské právo vůbec ve světě internetu efektivně vymáhat?“ Tak představují organizotoři hlavní téma už šestého ročníku...
An Inferno on the Head of a Pin
17.1.2017
Today's processors contain billions of heat-generating transistors in an ever shrinking space. The power budget might go from:
1000 watts on a specialized server
100 watts on desktops
30 watts on laptops
5 watts on tablets
1 or 2 watts on a phone
100 milliwatts on an embedded system
That's
Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties
23.3.2014
John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named