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The Future of Money, Governance & The Law: Maryland Blockchain Association Shares Incites About Trade Missions, Cross Border Supports & Digital Asset Growth

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Shaping the Future of Money & State Governance: Insights from the GBA Conference On September 30th, public sector leaders, legal scholars, and technologists convened in Washington, D.C., for the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) conference, The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law. As decentralized protocols, digital assets, and sovereign financial systems evolve, state governments have … Read more

AI & Partners Announces EU Approved Business Training To Stay Compliant EU AI Act Implementation

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The European Union is set to become a global leader in artificial intelligence regulation with the implementation of the landmark AI Act. Officially in force since August 1, 2024, the Act aims to strike a balance between fostering innovation and mitigating the potential risks posed by AI technologies. The AI Act, proposed by the European … Read more

Breaking News @ Paris Blockchain Week 2025

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Europe’s premier blockchain conference, Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025, returned to the Carrousel du Louvre from April 8–10, featuring an impressive roster of 400+ speakers, cutting-edge workshops, and exclusive networking events. Throughout the Week, speakers shared compliance updates, RWA news, and political highlights. This year the Blockchain Legal Institute’s Team met with protocols, entrepreneurs, lawyers … Read more

Compliance Op-Ed: Lens Protocol Mainnet Launch From Polygon of SocialFi

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Lens Protocol Mainnet Launch Raises Key Compliance Considerations for SocialFi Lens Protocol has officially launched its Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet, Lens Chain, completing one of Web3’s largest data migrations – transferring 125GB of user data including 12 million posts and 28 million social connections for 650,000+ users from Polygon. Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) Team would … Read more

US Treasury: TRON Wallets Sanctioned

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US Treasury Sanctions TRON Wallets Tied to Tether Use by Houthis April 3, 2025 — The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against several TRON wallets allegedly used to facilitate Tether (USDT) transactions by the Houthis, a Yemen-based group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. The sanctions aim to disrupt the Houthis’ ability … Read more

DC Blockchain Summit: Premier David Burt & Bitcoin Cinderella Meet Again

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The Bitcoin Cinderella & The Pink Sands Treasures of Bermuda Presented to Premier David Burt at DC Blockchain Summit Washington D.C.– The Bitcoin Cinderella & The Pink Sands Treasures of Bermuda, the latest installment in the blockchain adventure series, was officially presented to the Honorable Premier of Bermuda, Edward David Burt, earlier in the day at the … Read more

Coinbase CEO Advocates for Consumer Interest Payments/Stable Coins

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Advocates for Onchain Interest in Stablecoins In a recent post on Twitter, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, emphasized the importance of unlocking onchain interest for stablecoins, calling it a win-win for U.S. consumers, the global economy, and dollar dominance. Armstrong argued that stablecoin legislation should empower both banks and crypto companies … Read more

Tornado Cash Unshackled: Smart Contracts Outsmart Sanctions?

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The Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) is closely monitoring the evolving regulatory landscape following the U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to remove Tornado Cash from its sanctions list on March 21, 2025. This marks a significant moment in the intersection of cryptocurrency and foreign policy enforcement. Tornado Cash, an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency mixer, was initially sanctioned by the … Read more

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Washington: Insights from the DC Blockchain Summit

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The DC Blockchain Summit 2025, held in Washington, D.C., brought together Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute and Digital Asset Regulatory Authority, with global leaders and blockchain innovators. Cooper met such prominent figures, including Michael Terpin (Bitcoin Supercycle), Joyce Chow (TokenizeCon), Landon Gardner (Web3Toronto), Anthony Howell, (Government of Bermuda), Ken Chapman (Head of … Read more

USA: FDIC Clarifies Process for Banks Engaging in Crypto-Related Activities

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WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance clarifying the process banks must follow when engaging in crypto-related activities. The move aims to provide a transparent framework for banks while ensuring the safety and soundness of the financial system amid the growing prevalence of digital assets. Banks are now required to … Read more

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