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
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
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 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
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
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
Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has agreed to pay $200 million to settle allegations from the New York Attorney General (NYAG) regarding its role in promoting and profiting from the Terra-LUNA ecosystem before its collapse in 2022. The NYAG accused Galaxy of violating the Martin Act by promoting LUNA tokens without proper disclosure of its financial … Read more
Ethereum Narrowly Avoids Major Liquidation Event Ethereum (ETH) experienced a significant price correction on Tuesday, dropping 22% in 48 hours and briefly trading near $2,000. This sharp decline brought a massive $126 million MakerDAO position within 4% of liquidation, highlighting the vulnerability of leveraged positions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The cryptocurrency managed to … Read more
EthDenver, the world’s largest Web3 hackathon and conference, is once again proving its global impact on the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. As the event continues to foster innovation and collaboration, it has inspired similar initiatives worldwide, including the upcoming BLI Legal Tech Hackathon. The Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) is set to launch its inaugural Legal … Read more
Maryland Blockchain Association (www.marylandblockchainassociation.org) & Blockchain Legal Institute, in collaboration with esteemed partners, hosted the first BLI Innovative Legal Tech Series: “IoT and Agritech: Revolutionizing the Future of Farming.” The Summit explored how IoT-enabled devices, data analytics, and blockchain technology is driving efficiency, sustainability, and transparency in modern farming practices. This dynamic event delved into … Read more