Decoding Smart Contracts: Technology, Legitimacy, & Legislative Uniformity
Blockchain technology is increasingly permeating the everyday lives of countless people. Applications of the…
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The 10 Year Anniversary of Bitcoin
The global economy lurched into an unprecedented recession after the 2008 U.S. financial crisis.[1] Years later,…
It’s Official: Virtual Currencies (like Bitcoin) are a Commodity
Over the past five years, the market capitalization of virtual currencies has risen rapidly.[1] For…
Proxy Voting is Poised To Be Blockchain’s Next Widespread Application
Shareholder proxy voting, a process so central to the operations of modern corporations, is poised…
Smart Contracts
Coinciding with the explosive growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the notion of a “smart…
The Prevalence and Consequences of Internal Fraud
The Association for Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) conducted a global fraud study, which investigated 2,410…
The BitLicense: Regulatory Overreach or Prudent Response?
The BitLicense is a business license issued for cryptocurrency operations in New York State.[1] Intended…
Silk Road: The Dark Side of Cryptocurrency
Critics of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have long contended that their widespread use would empower…
Blockchain and Money Laundering
Throughout history, people have concealed their wealth to evade taxes or avoid confiscation by the…
The Evolution of Digital Currencies: From Bitcoin to ICOs
It has been a while since the name “Bitcoin” first appeared on mainstream media in…