Dax Hansen as a panelist on the “Code is Law” panel to discuss smart contracts impact on future of the legal profession, regulation and more at world’s first Smart Contracts Symposium, held in New York on 12/5/2016.
Resources and Conferences
Dax Hansen and Joe Cutler to Speak at Coala African Blockchain Workshop Nairobi, Kenya
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Through our longstanding relationship with COALA, we are proud to announce that Dax Hansen and Joe Cutler will be participating and presenting at the African Blockchain Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya December 15-16, 2016. The Blockchain Workshops investigate the upcoming challenges and opportunities provided by blockchain technologies, and their impact on the current social, economic and…
SEC Hosts First Ever FinTech Forum
By Keith Miller & Sarah Howland on
On November 14, 2016, the SEC convened four panels of individuals at the forefront of the FinTech industry to address the rapid growth of recent innovations in FinTech. Panelists addressed how these innovations impact four main areas: investment advisory services; trading, settlement, and clearance activities; capital formation; and investor protection. The over-arching theme of the…
New Article: Blockchain – Will It Affect Your Practice or Firm?
By J. Dax Hansen on
A recent article by Ron Friedmann published in Bloomberg Law, explores what the blockchain is and its impact on law practice, business and law firm management. Click here to read the full article.
Blockchain Week in Review – January 15, 2016
Below is a summary of some of the significant legal and regulatory actions that occurred over the past week. This alert is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all such developments, but rather a selection of publicly-reported news that may be of particular interest.
U.S. Developments
South Carolina Legislature Proposes Bill to Enact Anti-Money Laundering Act
South Carolina Representative Alan Clemmons introduced a bill proposing state regulation of money transmission services business. Titled the “South Carolina Anti-Money Laundering Act,” the proposed act is based on the Uniform Money Services Act. Under the proposed bill, virtual currencies are included in the definition of money transmission, requiring state licensure. Presently, South Carolina does not regulate money transmission services businesses.…
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Download our CoinLaw app, the first-ever legal virtual currency app! Now available on Android.
By Michelle K. O'Connor on
Links: Apple store Android – Google Play
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that our CoinLaw app is now available on Android. The app was launched on IOS last fall and is now available on the Android platform to reach a broader audience. In an easy-to-read, portable, dynamic format, the new CoinLaw app provides users…
Blockchain Week in Review – March 27, 2015
By Perkins Coie on
Below is a summary of some of the significant legal and regulatory actions that occurred over the past week. This alert is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all such developments, but rather a selection of publicly-reported news that may be of particular interest.
International Developments
- UK. A section of The Digital
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The UCC and Bitcoins – Solution to Existing Fatal Flaw
By Perkins Coie & George K. Fogg on
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In a recently published CoinDesk article, Partner George K Fogg, examines why bitcoins might be subject to security interests that reduce their value for owners, and if this can be resolved.
Conference of State Bank Supervisors Releases Policy Statement and Draft Model Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currency
Yesterday, December 16, 2014, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS”) released a Policy Statement on state virtual currency regulation, and a Draft Model Regulatory Framework (“Draft Framework”) to support its policy and to promote consistent regulation of virtual currency activities. The Draft Framework lists numerous recommendations for state financial regulatory regimes applying to virtual currency activities and requests public comment on an extensive list of related questions.…
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Highlights from CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee Discussion on Bitcoin
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Perkins Coie Partner Todd Zerega posted an article of interest on the Derivatives & Repo Report regarding the CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee’s meeting focused on the clearing of Non-Deliverable FX Forwards and also with respect to bitcoin. The post covers a few highlights from the discussion. Read the full post.