Legal resources related to the world of artificial intelligence.
What BitMEX’s Closure Signal for the Future of Crypto Trading For years, BitMEX was more than just a cryptocurrency exchange—it was the beating heart of high-stakes digital asset speculation. Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed, BitMEX revolutionized financial markets by inventing the “perpetual swap,” a high-leverage derivative contract with no … Read more
Are You Keeping Up With The Changes? On June 30, a Massachusetts Superior Court justice granted Massachusetts leave to amend its complaint against a prediction markets platform to add seven counts under the state consumer protection and sports betting statutes, including allegations that the platform offered and advertised sports wagering to underage users. In Rhode … Read more
Maryland Blockchain Association Announces Global Experts and Legislative Leaders Heading to the 2026 Blockchain Bootcamp & Workforce EXPO College Park, MD — July 4, 2026 — The Maryland Blockchain Association (MDBA), in partnership with the Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) and the Digital Asset Regulatory Authority (DARA), has officially unveiled its distinguished speaker lineup for the … Read more
As we gear up for Maryland Blockchain Week, we are incredibly honored and proud to share a major milestone for our community. This picture shows the official Governor’s Citation presented to the Maryland Blockchain Association and the Blockchain Legal Institute. This recognition highlights the vital intersection of technology, policy, and workforce development we are building … Read more
From Maryland to Stockholm: Taking the Stage at the Nordic Blockchain Conference 2026! I am incredibly honored and excited to announce that I will be speaking at Northern Europe’s premier Web3 and digital asset event—the 8th Annual Nordic Blockchain Association Blockchain Conference (NBC2026), taking place this May 26–27 at Epicenter in Stockholm, Sweden! 🇸🇪 As … Read more
In the Age of AI, No Professional is “Lower-Value”—They Are Simply Underskilled! The corporate world is buzzing with the fallout from Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters’ recent apology for labeling certain back-office roles slated for AI displacement as “lower-value, human capital.” While the phrasing drew immediate and justifiable backlash, it highlights a stark, uncomfortable truth … Read more
We are excited to welcome Kyle Langham to the Maryland BlockchAIn Bootcamp 2026 speaker lineup! Kyle is the Director of Data and Analytics at the DFINITY Foundation, where he leads data strategy and insights that power the growth of the Internet Computer ecosystem. His work sits at the intersection of blockchain adoption, developer activity, and … Read more
2025 Year-End Review 2025 was a defining year for RYO Digital—from building infrastructure to delivering products and partnerships designed for everyday use. From the global launch of LIFE Wallet to progress in payments verticals and compliance initiatives, RYO strengthened its position as a consumer-first Web3 company rooted in Japan’s trust and compliance standards. This year-end … Read more
Digital Asset Forum (DAF) partners with Digital Asset Regulatory Authority, Blockchain Legal Institute and Maryland Blockchain Association to host an international conference in Maryland bringing speakers from around the world. In recognition of this partnership, DARA, BLI and MDBA look forward to the conversation and insights to be shared on May 13th at the inaugural … Read more
The 6th Global Digital Asset Finance Summit serves as the definitive crossroads of 2026. This year’s gathering marks a historic shift: the conversation has moved from “disrupting” finance to “integrating” it across the three pillars of the modern economy: TradFi, DeFi, and ConsumerFi. The Convergence: One Financial Ecosystem The theme of the 6th Global Summit … Read more