Legislation
Mar 15, 2020 at 08:17
4 Problems Must Be Solved for Blockchain to Reach Fruition
The technology has become a primary area for several nations to the extent of being used in the fight against deadly diseases such as coronavirus. The present international blockchain network and sector are still in the early phases of development, presenting better development scenes and facing many problems here and there, as listed below.
Mar 08, 2020 at 10:48
Regulatory Framework Conditions in the Development of Blockchain & Smart Contract in Italy
Let’s analyze the objective and most interesting legal issues in the field of blockchain technology, particularly smart contracts, based on a report dubbed "Smart contracts: A legal analysis", published by the Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Observatory of the Politecnico di Milano. Also, the responsible authorities in Italy will discuss this report on Friday 17, 2020.
Mar 05, 2020 at 16:45
Germany Acknowledges Bitcoin as a Financial Instrument
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has declared Bitcoin should be regarded as a financial instrument. The authority issued a guideline that clarifies the status of cryptocurrencies and associated regulations that govern businesses within the cryptocurrency sector.
Is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Still Used in Terror Financing?
Since the birth of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been criticized for supporting illegal activities including terror operations, drug trading, human trafficking, money laundering, sex, frauds, monetizing ransomware, purchasing illicit products, and many others. People know how that accusation can damage the reputation and legal status of cryptocurrencies.
Is Blockchain Technology Allied to Software Piracy?
A software license is an important tool that establishes the rules and conditions for the use of specific digital support by a company's employees, which is why some large companies have asked the best experts to find new solutions based on disruptive technologies such as Blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
Italy to Use Blockchain in Copyright Protection and Notarization Services
Up to now, it is not yet well known what technical standards blockchain technologies must meet to produce the legal effects of electronic time validation. However, it seems that in the near future, Italians will need blockchain to carry out digital notarization and copyright protection.
US SEC Charges Man with Conducting $4M Cryptocurrency Mining Scam
A suspect identified as Donald G. Blakstad from the United States of America is facing legal action by the agency responsible for implementing federal laws, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for supposedly operating a fake cryptocurrency mining activity.
Uzbekistan, Central Asia to have the First Cryptocurrency Exchange
As revealed by the National Agency for Project Management, the first cryptocurrency exchange in Asia will soon appear in Uzbekistan. Any firm planning to participate in cryptocurrency exchange operations, is required to be able to operate in line with all the legal demands of the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the world of DLT, blockchain, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Blockchain-Based Digital Trust, Innovative Scenarios for Evolution of Services
Let us take a look at the future and formulate hypotheses on the new trends that will characterize the technological scene in 2020 and beyond. We will try to do this by focusing on the predictable areas of application in the Digital Trust sector, i.e. services and solutions that guarantee the security, confidentiality and legal certainty of cryptocurrency transactions, such as blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT).
