Patents Granted to Blockchain Payments Firms, Crypto Mining Expands in Texas and Russia -
Last month, a U.S. patent was reportedly granted to a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange for a new system that would allow users to...more
1/13/2020
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Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments and Mining Initiatives Announced -
According to recent reports, the digital asset arm of a multinational financial services corporation was issued a trust company charter by the New York...more
Token Taxonomy Framework Published, Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Expand -
This week, the members of the Token Taxonomy Initiative (TTI), an organization with members that include several major firms across a diverse set of...more
US Treasury Announces Blockchain Pilot, Major Bitcoin Mining Facility Launches in Texas, Foreign Crypto Exchange Developments -
There were several developments in the digital capital markets and payments space this week,...more
Blockchains on Broadway, Smart Contracts Make Headway, Food Supply Chain and Health Applications Continue -
The National Science Foundation has awarded SimplyVitalHealth Inc. a grant to further develop its blockchain...more
Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Achieve and File for Regulatory Approvals -
The Intercontinental Exchange recently received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for its emerging bitcoin...more
CFTC Approves Bitcoin DCM, New Bitcoin ETF Proposed, Crypto IRA and Blockchain Depository Receipts Introduced -
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced approval of LedgerX’s registration as a designated...more
Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand -
This week, the world’s largest social media company published details on its plans to launch Libra, a new cryptocurrency that would be...more
Industry Initiatives Indicate Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Payments -
Late last week, Reuters reported that “[s]everal of the world’s largest banks are in the process of investing around $50 million” to create “… a...more
New Blockchain Solutions Seek to Secure Tuna, Ports, Identity and Communications -
According to a press release published last Friday, “North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood company” announced that it is using...more
Blockchain Initiatives in Healthcare and Other Industries Target Data Integrity, Speed and Analytics -
Last week, a not-for-profit alliance of life sciences industries firms announced an expansion of its blockchain project...more
2/18/2019
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SEC Launches FinHub, FATF Revises Cryptocurrency Guidance - On Oct. 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). ...more
Welcome to the 2014 Mid-Year Report from the BakerHostetler Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Practice Team. Its purpose is to provide a periodic survey, apart from our team Executive Alerts, on matters we...more
7/31/2014
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FIfth Third Bancorp v Dudenhoeffer ,
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Halliburton v Erica P. John Fund ,
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