The DAO’s $150 Million Crowdfund Puts Decentralized Governance in the Regulatory Crosshairs
The Core Argument As The DAO surpasses $150 million in crowdfunded capital on the Ethereum blockchain, a fundamental question emerges: […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
The DAO Raises $150 Million and Nobody Asked the SEC: Why Ethereum’s Record Crowdsale Is a Regulatory Time Bomb
The Ruling As of May 21, 2016, an Ethereum-based smart contract called The DAO has accumulated over $150 million worth
Hacks, Heists, and the Law: Why Crypto Regulation Can No Longer Wait
The Legislative Move A series of security breaches and legal gray areas across the cryptocurrency landscape in May 2016 is
The DAO Smashes Crowdfunding Records: $150 Million and Counting as Regulators Take Notice
A decentralized autonomous organization built on the Ethereum blockchain is shattering every crowdfunding record in history. The DAO, as it
New York Regulators Approve Gemini as World’s First Licensed Ethereum Exchange in Landmark Ruling
The Ruling On May 9, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) formally authorized Gemini Trust Company
Swiss City of Zug Becomes First Municipality Worldwide to Accept Bitcoin for Government Services
The small Swiss city of Zug has become the first municipality in the world to accept Bitcoin as payment for
NPR Brings Blockchain to Mainstream America: Don Tapscott Paints a Future Without Intermediaries
The Legislative Move On May 9, 2016, blockchain technology received one of its most significant mainstream validations to date when
Delaware Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative to Reshape Corporate Law
The Core Argument On May 2, 2016, Delaware Governor Jack Markell unveiled the Delaware Blockchain Initiative during a keynote address
Ethereum’s Historic Milestone: The DAO Launch and Its Market Impact
Ethereum’s Historic Milestone: The DAO Launch and Its Market Impact April 30, 2016, marked a pivotal moment not only for
Winklevoss Twins Make the Case for Bitcoin Transparency: Why Regulators Should Rethink Crypto Criminality Narratives
The Legislative Move In April 2016, as Bitcoin trades at $458 and the cryptocurrency market cap hovers around $8 billion,