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Understanding Decentralization in Web3 Protocols

Global - May 31 2023 Decentralization is the key innovation enabled by blockchain technology, and can have significant technological, economic, and legal implications for…

New Era Dawns for Hong Kong’s Virtual Assets Sector

Hong Kong - May 30 2023 The regulatory perimeter continues to expand as the Securities and Futures Commission introduces a comprehensive regime to regulate virtual asset…

New York Attorney General Proposes Stringent Crypto Bill

USA - May 22 2023 The CRPTO Act is intended to increase transparency and consumer protections, and reduce conflicts of interest, through heightened disclosures and…

CFPB Finalizes Rule on Small Business Lending Data

USA - May 19 2023 The rule requires that lenders collect and report extensive applicant data to the CFPB, intended to deter discrimination and promote economic growth…

SEC Tackles Digital Assets in Reopened Proposal to Reinterpret Definition of “Exchange”

USA - May 5 2023 Whereas the original proposal did not directly discuss digital assets, the reopening release is mainly focused on digital asset platforms…

UK Government to Consult AI Firms and Creative Sector in Revising Text and Data Mining Exception Proposal

United Kingdom - May 5 2023 The government has announced it will come up with a new code of practice to replace an earlier approach that faced opposition from the creative…

US House Financial Services Committee Wrangles Over Stablecoins

USA - April 28 2023 Congress will be “starting from scratch” in attempting to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins — an issue that many believe is the top…

Key Legal Considerations in Commercial Rights Licenses for Content-Based NFTs

Global - April 3 2023 As content-based NFT projects seek to provide NFT owners with value beyond being scarce collectibles, they should consider whether to grant owners…

Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act Would Protect Non-Custodial Crypto Services

USA - March 30 2023 The bipartisan bill would provide a federal safe harbor for non-custodial blockchain service providers from state money transmission and digital asset…

Illinois Considering Crypto Licensing

USA - March 29 2023 A legislative initiative in Illinois would establish licensing and consumer protection requirements for digital asset businesses serving consumers in…