A Conversation with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
Powering Sustainable Crypto: A General Counsel’s View
Crypto & Politics: Insights from Former Congressman David McIntosh
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Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: What is FedNow and its Role in the U.S. Payments System?
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Immutable Holdings: The Preeminent Blockchain Conglomerate
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Kilptrick Townsend Digital Assets Minute | U.S. Treasury—Comments on Digital Assets Development Due August 8th
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Digital Assets Regulation Framework: Commerce Solicits Public Comment
A Dive into Cryptocurrency - The Consumer Finance Podcast
Hsu Untied interview with Joseph Perkins, Partner at Orrick
An Introduction to Crypto for Financial Services Professionals
Cryptocurrency: The Regulator’s Perspective
Forthcoming Bipartisan Legislation Regulating Digital Assets
Congressional and Federal Agency Action Following Executive Order on Digital Assets Policy
Digital Currency and National Security Implications
JONES DAY TALKS®: We Got This: CFTC Chair Pursues Authority Over Digital Assets
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the UK FCA publishing a consultation on two-stage reforms to the payments and e-money safeguarding regime; the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing a...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the UK Payment Systems Regulator publishing a policy statement on directing APP scams reimbursement for CHAPS payments and final guidance on distinguishing between APP...more
In the last few weeks, decisions by regulatory agencies and courts overseeing cryptocurrency disputes have dominated the Web3 legal news. This can be expected to continue, even as Congress comes back from its August break, as...more
In this episode of the CryptoCounsel, Josh talks with Andrey Krahmal, the Head of Legal at Peak Mining, for a deep dive into Bitcoin mining. Andrey shares insights into how Peak Mining is pioneering the industry with...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the Bank of England publishing a discussion paper on its approach to innovation in money and payments; the European Commission publishing clarifying Q&As on the...more
While the nation was preoccupied with the significant developments in the Presidential race, advocates and promoters of the blockchain ecosystem were particularly attentive to the news, given the perception that the current...more
Crypto Companies Announce Licenses, Acquisitions, New Products - According to recent reports, a major Chicago-based digital asset trading desk recently obtained a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the European Banking Authority’s publication of a report on virtual IBANs; HM Treasury’s designation of banks under the access to cash framework; and a Central Bank of...more
From the use of metal coins to the dematerialization of money, the advent of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenisation arguably represents the next stage in the evolution of money and the payments ecosystem. As...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the EU Parliament’s adoption of amended PSD3 and PSR texts; a Bank of England speech on payments innovation signalling more regulatory and infrastructure changes...more
The BIS Innovation Summit 2024, which took place over 6-8 May 2024, was in turns both an inspiring and surprising event. This article sets out a summary of the key takeaways from the summit....more
Hong Kong Approves Crypto ETFs; Crypto Security, Payments Products Launch - According to recent reports, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Trading Commission has conditionally approved the launch of the first spot...more
In 2008, as the global banking system melted down, a shadowy figure or figures in a dim room filled with empty Cheetos bags created Bitcoin. In the following years, your younger brother talked excitedly about the blockchain...more
Nach der Zulassung von Krypto-ETF in den USA steht mit dem für Mitte April 2024 erwarteten Bitcoin-Halving demnächst ein weiteres Fundamental-Ereignis für die Krypto-Branche vor der Tür. Die Zulassung sogenannter Bitcoin-Spot...more
Jerry Comizio joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the intricate world of virtual currencies. Professor Comizio is Associate Director of the Business Law Program at American...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the UK government publishing draft legislation on payment service contract termination rule changes; the Central Bank of Ireland providing insights into its regulatory...more
It is challenging for law enforcement to track down and trace illicit activities conducted through digital currencies. The process can be very time- and resource-intensive. Further, securing charges and arrests, and...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the European Parliament’s ECON Committee adopting draft reports on the European Commission’s PSR and PSD3 legislative proposals; ESMA consulting on 'reverse...more
The Blockchain Bi-Weekly presented by the Polsinelli Blockchain+ team is a rundown of some of the key stories in the Web3, blockchain and crypto ecosystems curated by our attorneys navigating the intersections of code, smart...more
The world of cryptocurrencies on blockchains and the world of traditional assets in markets have often stood in stark contrast to one another since Bitcoin’s creation in 2008. The lack of a reliable bridge between these two...more
Key developments of interest over the last two months include: the UK's Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) publishing the final policy statement and implementing legal instruments relating to its new mandatory reimbursement...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved proposals from three stock exchanges to list and trade shares of 11 spot bitcoin-based products (the “Spot BTC Approval”). Following the Spot BTC Approval, the...more
A look at some of the most widely read crypto-focused updates, insights, and commentary published on JD Supra throughout 2023....more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: IOSCO publishing its final Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset (CDA) Markets; the UK government publishing a response to its previous consultation and...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: Germany’s Ministry of Finance asking industry groups for feedback on the EU PSD3/PSR legislative proposals; the UK Payment Systems Regulator consulting on the consumer...more