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The Digital Assets Forum returns to London on February 5–6, - [BLI Highlights Landmark Open Campus–Animoca–ANPA EduFi](https://bli.tools/bli-highlights-landmark-open-campus-animoca-anpa-edufi/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) spotlighted a major milestone for education finance on-chain, featuring an exclusive interview with Mohamed Ezeldin, president of Open Campus, conducted by Jacqueline Cooper, founder of the Blockchain Legal Institute and partner at Cogent Law Group.​ The conversation explored the recently announced strategic partnership among Open Campus, Animoca Brands, and Rich - [The Digital Chamber’s State Network Announces its Newest Partner](https://bli.tools/the-digital-chambers-state-network-announces-its-newest-partner/) - Washington, DC – (December 15, 2025) The Digital Chamber (TDC)’s State Network is pleased to announce its latest partner and the first microgrant recipient. The Maryland Blockchain Association (MDBA) has agreed to partner with TDC’s State Network to expand the reach of their work across Maryland to educate and advocate for fair, inclusive blockchain policies and laws. - [BLI Global Hackathon Award Ceremony](https://bli.tools/global-hackathon-award-ceremony/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute is celebrating a major milestone today with the BLI Legal Tech Hackathon Award Ceremony at Capitol Technology University in Maryland. This event honors the builders, lawyers, students, and innovators who spent months creating real-world solutions at the intersection of law, blockchain, and emerging technology.Event overviewToday’s hybrid ceremony at Capitol Technology University - [USA & Beyond: Activating HTTP 402: The x402 Protocol](https://bli.tools/usa-beyond-activating-http-402-the-x402-protocol/) - By James R. Holbein, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group PLLC and Justin Holbein, Web3 Consulting LLC Introduction When Tim Berners-Lee and his team at CERN formalized the Hypertext Transfer Protocol in the early1990s, they reserved HTTP status code 402 with the designation "Payment Required." The 1996HTTP/1.0 specification (RFC 1945) explicitly noted the code's purpose for - [When Blockchain Meets Legal Technology: A Perspective](https://bli.tools/when-blockchain-meets-legal-technology-a-perspective/) - Judging at LegalHack 2025. By Ibrahim Shittu I spend my days building AI-powered tools for the legal industry. WhenI learned about the Blockchain Legal Institute's Legal Tech Hackathonand the opportunity to judge, I was immediately interested.Hackathons have always fascinated me—the energy, the creativity,the pressure of building something meaningful in a short time.I've judged hackathons before. - [Digital Assets Forum: BLI Moderates Compliance Panel in London](https://bli.tools/digital-assets-forum-bli-moderates-daf-panel/) - Join the Blockchain Legal Institute & Digital Asset Regulatory Authority at the Digital Assets Forum in London!DAF Now Expands to Two Days in London, Uniting Traditional Finance and the Digital Assets IndustryJoin Jacqueline Cooper (CEO of www.bli.tools and Co-Founder of www.dara.foundation) as she moderates one of the panels at DAFin London!The third edition of the - [Crypto Taxes Around The Globe: What To Know](https://bli.tools/crypto-taxes-around-the-globe-what-to-know/) - Crypto tax season can be daunting, but leveraging the right tools—and understanding the benefit of partnerships with leading crypto tax calculators—can transform a tedious task into a streamlined, compliant process. Here’s what you need to know about crypto taxation and why partnering with a crypto tax calculator is valuable for both individuals and organizations. Key - [Consortium of Stablecoin Issuers Established By Digital Asset Regulatory Authority](https://bli.tools/consortium-of-stablecoin-issuers-established-by-digital-asset-regulatory-authority/) - News Announcement: Launch of COSI: Consortium of Stablecoin Issuers by the Digital Asset Regulatory Authority The rate at which stablecoins are being created has reached record levels, with the stablecoin market capitalization hitting $252 billion as of mid-2025, and the top five stablecoins accounting for about 90% of this total. Both centralized and decentralized stablecoin - [BLI Legal Tech Hackathon: Global Projects Address Compliance Challenges](https://bli.tools/bli-legal-tech-hackathon-global-projects-address-compliance-challenges/) - Announcing the judging phase of the Blockchain Legal Institute Legal Tech Hackathon—where 320 hackers from around the globe submitted 91 groundbreaking projects!Special thanks to our Bounty partners Constellation Network, DFINITY Foundation, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), and Story teams, and their visionary founders, for supporting innovation and excellence. Constellation Network supported the 2025 BLI Legal Tech Hackathon - [BLI Global Summit: Navigating The Digital Asset Economy](https://bli.tools/bli-global-summit-navigating-the-digital-asset-economy/) - The rapid adoption of digital assets in the United States has accelerated dramatically, with nearly 28% of Americans having now invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency. This rapid mainstreaming signifies a fundamental shift in finance and technology. However, this growth has exposed a new generation of consumers to myriad risks. The landscape is fraught with - [Africa & ByBit: Partnership in Uganda](https://bli.tools/africa-bybit-partnership-in-uganda/) - Bybit consolidates its partnership with the Uganda blockchain community On 13th September 2025, over 100 blockchain enthusiasts gathered at the Bybit Kampala meetup in Uganda. The event was organized by Chasing Ma, experts in empowering blockchain innovation across Africa. Based in Dubai, Bybit is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, serving over 76 million users - [Digital Asset Regulatory Authority 2025 U.S. Summit & Global SROs](https://bli.tools/digital-asset-regulatory-authority-2025-u-s-summit-global-sros/) - On September 23rd, the Digital Asset Regulatory Authority is hosting its 2nd Annual Summit on the state of digital assets in the United States and across the globe. As of January 2025, 86% of institutional investors already have exposure or plan to allocate funds to digital assets this year, showing rapid mainstream adoption. 59% of - [Global Embrace of Electric Cars Accelerates: DeCharge](https://bli.tools/global-embrace-of-electric-cars-accelerates-blockchain-drives-the-next-wave-decharge/) - More than 30 countries are actively advancing electric vehicle (EV) adoption—and many are now integrating blockchain solutions to further streamline payments, energy management, and infrastructure growth. Electric vehicles (EVs) are accelerating towards mass adoption worldwide, with more than 30 nations spanning Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and beyond supporting the transition to greener transport. - [USA: Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins](https://bli.tools/usa-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-u-s-stablecoins/) - The President signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025’or ‘‘GENIUS Act of 2025’” (the Act) on July 18, 2025. The new law establishes a basis for regulators to permit a variety of bank and non-bank entities to issue payment stablecoins that will be used for payments and reserves - [Uganda & Binance: 8 Years of Resilience](https://bli.tools/uganda-binance-8-years-of-resilience/) - The Binance Community in Uganda joined the Binance family in celebrating its 8th anniversary. The event was held on July 12, 2025, in Kampala, attracting over 200 participants who took part in several activities organized to mark the occasion. Highlights of the celebration included a master class and live demonstrations on Binance Spot trading, Binance - [USA & Global: Blockchain & National Security](https://bli.tools/usa-global-blockchain-national-security/) - On July 9th, the Digital Chamber hosted a discussion about blockchain and national security at the Cannon House Office Building. The Importance of Blockchain for National Security As we are aware, blockchain technology has rapidly evolved from a curiosity of the financial sector to a strategic imperative for national security. Its decentralized, cryptographically secure architecture - [Stablecoins at the Crossroads: Private vs Public](https://bli.tools/stablecoins-at-the-crossroads-private-vs-public/) - A Special Talk Show on Navigating the World of Stablecoins! In a New Regulatory Era With the U.S. Congress on the verge of passing the landmark GENIUS Act—federal legislation set to introduce sweeping new rules for stablecoins—this week’s talk show brings together Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute, and Jack Nikogosian, founder and - [Blockchain Technology Fever Sweeps Across Uganda](https://bli.tools/blockchain-technology-fever-sweeps-across-uganda/) - Uganda’s blockchain landscape is rapidly evolving, capturing the interest of enthusiasts, developers, founders, students, researchers, regulators, government representatives, and professionals across diverse sectors. The momentum was evident at the 4th edition of the Blockchain Dev-Fest 2025, held in Kampala from June 27th to 28th under the theme “Matching Potential with Opportunity.” The two-day conference attracted - [A Unified Legal Techverse: Virtual Integrations](https://bli.tools/a-unified-legal-techverse/) - Aiming Legal and Virtual integration of Technology & Judicial services platforms through AI, Legalverse & Predictive Analytics BY RADHAKRISHNAN MAHALINGAM – BLOCKCHAIN LEGAL INSTITUTE (BLI)HONORARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER More than a reality, Legal metaverse driven by AI has become a mandatory need in the whole world and it has injected the interests in Lawyers, Judiciary - [Global Digital Currency Race: A Battle for Financial Supremacy](https://bli.tools/global-digital-currency-race-a-battle-for-financial-supremacy/) - The world is witnessing a thrilling digital currency race, with major powers vying for dominance. China and the US are at the forefront of this technological revolution, each with distinct strategies to shape the Future Of Finance.While these clashes of economic power are in progress, the legal implications are never considered. Some of the incumbents - [USA & Stablecoins: Guiding & Establishing National Innovation for U.S. (GENIUS)](https://bli.tools/usa-stablecoins-guiding-establishing-national-innovation-for-u-s-genius/) - The final text of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025) is available through official Senate documents and includes comprehensive regulatory provisions for payment stablecoins in the United States. The Act establishes a federal and state licensing framework for stablecoin issuers, sets strict reserve and redemption requirements, and - [Global Blockchain Conversations From Kenya](https://bli.tools/global-blockchain-conversations-from-kenya/) - The 3rd edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2025 (KBCC 2025) took place from the 12-13th June 2025, at the A.S.K Dome in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Driving Blockchain Innovation and Mass Adoption.” The conference was powered by Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes. The two-day conference brought - [Blockchain Legal Institute Supports Infinita City With Groundbreaking Legal Engineering and DeFi Summit](https://bli.tools/blockchain-legal-institute-supports-infinita-city-with-groundbreaking-legal-engineering-and-defi-summit/) - June 14, 2025: Infinita Dome became the epicenter of legal innovation and decentralized finance (DeFi) discourse as leading minds from the blockchain, legal, and fintech sectors gathered for a full day of panels, talks, and networking. The event, organized in support by the Blockchain Legal Institute, brought together experts to explore the intersection of legal - [From Japan: A Partner Story: RYO Digital & Crypto Adoption For the Masses](https://bli.tools/from-japan-a-partner-story-ryo-digital-crypto-adoption-for-the-masses/) - A fireside chat with Jacqueline Cooper, CEO, of the Blockchain Legal Institute, and David Thompson, revealed the history of RYO Digital and how Bitcoin's focus inspired RYO Digital’s vision for crypto adoption. David Thompson, Director of Business Development at RYO Digital, shares in this engaging conversation his unique journey into blockchain space and how he - [Consensus: Hollywood Meets Web3: David Goyer ](https://bli.tools/consensus-hollywood-meets-web3-david-goyer/) - Filmmaker David Goyer—renowned for his work on the Blade trilogy, The Dark Knight, and Apple TV’s Foundation—has unveiled a bold new science fiction universe, Emergence, built on blockchain and AI to pioneer a community-driven approach to storytelling. Backed by Web3 startup Story Protocol, Emergence is being developed within Incention, Goyer’s new blockchain platform, with the - [New Hampshire Breaks Ground: First U.S. State to Bank on Bitcoin](https://bli.tools/new-hampshire-breaks-ground-first-u-s-state-to-bank-on-bitcoin/) - New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon shares, "Our state motto 'Live Free or Die' requires NH to resist inflation and monetary debasement. That's why it made sense for our state to be first to pass the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill." New Hampshire is currently the first and only U.S. state to enact a law (HB - [Breaking News For Earth Month: Release of Blockchain Green Compass Survey](https://bli.tools/breaking-news-for-earth-month-release-of-blockchain-green-compass-survey/) - "Supporting Growth building, Clarity & Inclusion in the Blockchain ecosystem, I’m excited to be exploring how Blockchain is contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future." Dr. Michelle St Jane Blockchain Legal Institute Announces Release of the Green Compass Survey. The Blockchain Legal Institute is excited to announce the release of the Green Compass Survey, a groundbreaking initiative - [BLI Wins Award at Qatar CSR Awards 2025](https://bli.tools/bli-wins-award-at-qatar-csr-awards-2025/) - Doha, Qatar – April 30, 2025: The Blockchain Legal Institute has been honored with the “Most Innovative CSR Initiative” award at the prestigious Qatar CSR Awards 2025, held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The Qatar - [Europe & Blockchain: More Than A PlayGround](https://bli.tools/europe-blockchain-more-than-a-playground/) - On March 21st, the Blockchain Legal Institute hosted its 4th Global Summit on SROs, Sandboxes & Economic Zones. The European Blockchain Sandbox was featured as a leader in developing blockchain entrepreneurs. The existence of the European Blockchain Sandbox is critical for advancing blockchain innovation and regulatory clarity in the EU/EEA. Here’s why it matters: Regulatory - [AI & Partners Announces EU Approved Business Training To Stay Compliant EU AI Act Implementation](https://bli.tools/ai-partners-announces-eu-approved-business-training-to-stay-compliant-eu-ai-act-implementation/) - 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 - [Canada, Blockchain, Crypto @ Compliance News](https://bli.tools/canada-blockchain-crypto-compliance-news/) - Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of Blockchain Legal Institute, will be returning to the Blockchain Futurist Conference & ETHToronto 2025 to follow compliance news updates & to release her latest two Bitcoin Cinderella books (The Bitcoin Cinderella & The Pink Sands Treasures of Bermuda & The Bitcoin Cinderella & The Spirit of Shiba Inu). Stay tune for - [WEB3 Networking: Global CryptoMondays Partners With Maryland Blockchain Association](https://bli.tools/web3-virtual-networking-maryland-blockchain-association-partners-with-cryptomondays/) - Maryland Blockchain Association Launches virtual CryptoMondays Chapter to Strengthen DMV’s Web3 Ecosystem Members of the Maryland Blockchain Association Team met in Paris at the Paris CryptoMondays & formalized the Association's partnership with CryptoMondays. The Maryland Blockchain Association (MDBA), dedicated to positioning Maryland as a global leader in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Web3 & emergent technologies, announced upon the return - [Breaking News @ Paris Blockchain Week 2025](https://bli.tools/breaking-news-paris-blockchain-week-2025/) - 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 - [Compliance Op-Ed: Lens Protocol Mainnet Launch From Polygon of SocialFi](https://bli.tools/compliance-op-ed-lens-protocol-mainnet-launch-socialfi-ecosystems/) - 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 - [BLI Global Summit Tackles Blockchain Innovation & Compliance Challenges](https://bli.tools/bli-global-summit-tackles-blockchain-innovation-compliance-challenges/) - The Balance Between Innovation and Compliance Took Center Stage At BLI’s March 2025 Global Summit. Written by Isa Nsereko On 21st March 2022, the Blockchain Legal Institute (the only global Blockchain Legal Trade Association) and Ryo Digital (a Japan-based global web3 Digital Payment Solution) co-hosted the 4th Global Summit 2025 to discuss the latest trends - [US Treasury: TRON Wallets Sanctioned](https://bli.tools/us-treasury-tron-wallets-sanctioned/) - 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 - [DC Blockchain Summit: Premier David Burt & Bitcoin Cinderella Meet Again](https://bli.tools/dc-blockchain-summit-premier-david-burt-bitcoin-cinderella-meet-again/) - 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 - [Coinbase CEO Advocates for Consumer Interest Payments/Stable Coins](https://bli.tools/coinbase-ceo-advocates-for-consumer-interest-payments-stable-coins/) - 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 - [Tornado Cash Unshackled: Smart Contracts Outsmart Sanctions?](https://bli.tools/tornado-cash-unshackled-smart-contracts-outsmart-sanctions/) - 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 - [Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Washington: Insights from the DC Blockchain Summit](https://bli.tools/blockchain-takes-center-stage-in-washington-insights-from-the-dc-blockchain-summit/) - 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 - [USA: FDIC Clarifies Process for Banks Engaging in Crypto-Related Activities](https://bli.tools/usa-fdic-clarifies-process-for-banks-engaging-in-crypto-related-activities/) - 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 - [Crypto Giant: Galaxy Digital to Pay $200M in Terra-LUNA Settlement](https://bli.tools/crypto-giant-galaxy-digital-to-pay-200m-in-terra-luna-settlement/) - 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 - [Breaking News: Anthony Diaz, Global Summit End Note,To Introduce RYO-CHAN & More!](https://bli.tools/breaking-news-anthony-diaz-global-summit-end-noteto-introduce-ryo-chan-more/) - We are thrilled to announce that Anthony Diaz will deliver the Endnote Address at the Global Summit on Sandboxes, SROs & Economic Zones! A visionary leader, marketing pioneer, and blockchain advocate, Anthony has been ahead of the curve for decades, shaping industries from health & wellness to film, entertainment, and cryptocurrency adoption. As the Chairman - [AI & Blockchain Roundtable Op-Ed: Transforming The World of Business](https://bli.tools/ai-blockchain-roundtable-op-ed-transforming-the-world-of-business/) - By Christopher Hammon (Contributor) The revolutionary worlds of blockchain technology and AI have sparked intense debate, offering both bold visions of the future and dystopian warnings about how these innovations will reshape our world. On one side, pessimists paint a grim picture, predicting the downfall of humanity with dramatic, Hollywood-style scenarios fit for the big - [Crypto Momentum Builds: Bipartisan Crypto Caucus Forms](https://bli.tools/the-weekly-bytes-sec-updates-senate-overturns-congress-crypto-caucus-launch/) - Senate Passes “Broker” CRA with Bipartisan Supermajority; Congressional Crypto Caucus Launched; SEC Drops Major Crypto Actions Senate Overwhelmingly Passes “Broker” CRA Resolution On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 70-27 in favor of S.J. Res. 3, a resolution disapproving the IRS’s DeFi Broker Rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The rule, finalized by - [Lani Dizon: Trailblazing Woman in Tech & Finance Keynotes Global Summit](https://bli.tools/lani-dizon-trailblazing-woman-in-tech-finance-keynotes-global-summit/) - In recognition of the international March celebration acknowledging the achievement of women around the world, and as we prepare for another groundbreaking Global Summit hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute, we are honored to announce our Global Summit Key Note on Sandboxes, SROs & Economic Zones!Lani Dizon, a distinguished global leader as well as the - [Ethereum's Pulse-Pounding Price Drop](https://bli.tools/ethereums-pulse-pounding-price-drop/) - 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 - [Innovation Unleashed: BLI Legal Tech Hackathon Revolution Announced @EthDenver](https://bli.tools/innovation-unleashed-bli-legal-tech-hackathon-revolution-announced-ethdenver/) - 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 - [Denmark & Bermuda Sail Crypto Waters](https://bli.tools/denmark-bermuda-sail-crypto-waters/) - Jack Nikogosian, Co-Founder, Aryze from Denmark, and Anthony Howell, Director & Foreign Overseas Representative, Bermuda Government, converse on the Crypto.Blockchain.Defi Conversation Cruise about cross border regulation comparisons. In a significant development for the global cryptocurrency market, the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is set to transform the regulatory landscape, with far-reaching implications for - [Sandboxes & Stablecoins: Can They Unlock the Future of Finance?](https://bli.tools/sandboxes-stablecoins-can-they-unlock-the-future-of-finance/) - Aryze Founder Jack Nikogosian to Speak at Global Summit on Sandboxes, SROs, and Economic Zones Following Participation in Crypto Blockchain DeFi Conversation Cruise The Blockchain Legal Institute is pleased to announce the list of prestigious speakers for the upcoming March 21st virtual Global Summit on Sandboxes, SROs, and Economic Zones. The first speaker to be announced is Jack - [Beyond The Brink: Navigating Government Freezes, Economic Uncertainty for Global Charities](https://bli.tools/beyond-the-brink-navigating-government-freezes-economic-uncertainty-for-global-charities/) - Navigating Uncertainty: Diversifying Nonprofit Funding Amidst Federal Freezes and the Crypto Revolution The recent federal funding freeze has sent shockwaves through the nonprofit sector, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to diversify their revenue streams. While the freeze was short-lived, lasting only from January 27 to January 29, 2025, its impact continues to reverberate. Many nonprofits - [IoT & Agritech: Revolutionizing the Future of Farming](https://bli.tools/iot-agritech-revolutionizing-the-future-of-farming/) - 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 - [Blockchain Tango: Latin American Giants Embrace Bitcoin's Rhythm](https://bli.tools/blockchain-tango-latin-american-giants-embrace-bitcoins-rhythm/) - While discussions about incorporating cryptocurrency into corporate reserves are slowly gaining traction in the United States, some of Latin America’s largest corporations are already jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon — racking up significant gains on their investments and expanding crypto services to end-users in the process. Following the lead of major firms like Strategy (formerly known - [Capitol Crypto Caucus: Charting America's Digital Asset Destiny](https://bli.tools/capitol-crypto-caucus-charting-americas-digital-asset-destiny/) - February 4, 2025, David Sacks, the White House Crypto and AI Czar, held a press conference alongside key congressional leaders to announce the formation of a bicameral working group focused on developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins. This initiative aims to reposition the United States as a leader in the global - [WAGMI Conference Concludes in Miami During Record Cold](https://bli.tools/wagmi-conference-concludes-in-miami-during-record-cold/) - The WAGMI Conference in Miami, Florida, wrapped up on Friday after two days of insights from global leaders in the crypto and blockchain industries. Despite rain and cold temperatures dropping to the 40°F range, the enthusiasm of attendees was not dampened as discussions centered on the industry’s promising trajectory, including Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 USD and - [Ethereum Gets Smarter and Safer with Pectra Upgrade!](https://bli.tools/ethereum-gets-smarter-and-safer-with-pectra-upgrade/) - Ethereum is preparing for its next big upgrade, known as Pectra, which is expected to launch in March 2025. Before it goes live on the main Ethereum network, developers will test the upgrade on two smaller networks, Sepolia and Holesky, in February. If those tests go smoothly, the upgrade will proceed as planned. The Pectra - [Mango DAO Votes to Shut Down Following SEC Settlement](https://bli.tools/mango-dao-votes-to-shut-down-following-sec-settlement/) - Decisive move! Mango DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind the Mango Markets trading platform, votes to cease operations. The vote, includes three proposals introduced on January 11, aims to force users to close their trading positions and prevent the opening of new ones. Two of the three proposals have already passed, signaling the impending closure - [CFPB's Proposed Crypto Wallet Rule Dips Into Piggy Banks](https://bli.tools/cfpbs-proposed-crypto-wallet-rule-dips-into-piggy-banks/) - CFPB Proposes Rule to Regulate Cryptocurrency Wallets Under Existing Electronic Fund Transfer Laws The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announces a proposed rule aimed at regulating cryptocurrency wallets under the framework of existing electronic fund transfer laws. This initiative, part of a broader effort, is to enhance consumer protections within emerging payment systems. The proposed - [Crypto Power Shuffle in Indonesia Hits a Speed Bump](https://bli.tools/crypto-power-shuffle-in-indonesia-hits-a-speed-bump/) - Indonesia's Crypto Oversight Transfer to OJK Faces Delay The Indonesian government is racing against time to finalize the transfer of crypto asset supervision from the Commodity Futures Trading Agency (Bappebti) to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) before the January 12, 2025 deadline. The transition, mandated by the Financial Sector Law, has been stalled due to - [Walmart’s Blockchain Recipe: Serving Up Safer Food, Faster Recalls!](https://bli.tools/walmarts-blockchain-recipe-serving-up-safer-food-faster-recalls/) - Blockchain’s Role in Preventing Foodborne Illness: Lessons from Recent Outbreaks Recent foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States have highlighted the urgent need for enhanced food safety measures. In December 2024, over 80 people fell ill with norovirus after consuming contaminated oysters at a high-profile Los Angeles event. Just a month earlier, a multistate Salmonella - [FDA’s Rx for AI Med Devices: Clear Docs, Fair Bots, and No Bias Allowed!](https://bli.tools/fdas-rx-for-ai-med-devices-clear-docs-fair-bots-and-no-bias-allowed/) - FDA releases draft guidance for AI-enabled medical devices, emphasizing lifecycle approach, transparency, and bias mitigation. Public comments due April 7, 2025. Guidance Shares Strategies to Address Transparency and Bias, while Providing Key Considerations and Recommendations on Product Design, Development and Documentation FDA Drafts a Prescription for AI Med Devices: Lifecycles, Fair Bots, and Zero Bias! - [2025 AI Frontier: AI Agents Unleashed $3.7 Trillion](https://bli.tools/2025-ai-frontier-ai-agents-unleashed-3-7-trillion/) - The rapid proliferation of AI bots in the financial sector has caught global regulators off guard, with over 1 million AI agents now operating in various capacities as of early 2025. This surge in AI-driven investment platforms, exemplified by projects like ai16z and VaderAI, has sparked concerns worldwide about potential risks and regulatory challenges. 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The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce that myDMV(opens in new window) now accepts cryptocurrency through - [News: CryptoBriefing - Ethereum & Uniswap Lawsuit](https://bli.tools/news-cryptobriefing-ethereum-uniswap-lawsuit/) - Ethereum is a commodity says the judge in the Uniswap lawsuit. This week, New York Judge Katherine Failla called ETH a commodity after rejecting a class action lawsuit against the leading decentralized exchange Uniswap. Judge Failla is also in charge of the SEC’s ongoing case against Coinbase. - [News: Grayscale & SEC](https://bli.tools/news-grayscale-sec/) - [SEC & Regulation of NFTS](https://bli.tools/sec-regulation-of-nfts/) - SEC and regulation of NFTs - To read entire post click link. Today the Commission brought its first non-fungible token (NFT)[1] enforcement action. We dissented in part because we disagreed with the application of the Howey analysis. Regardless of what one thinks of the Howey analysis, this matter raises larger questions with which the Commission should grapple before bringing additional - [CryptoMom2 Talk Show](https://bli.tools/cryptomom2-talk-show/) - Exploring Blockchain Trends with Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, CCI. BMM The CryptoMom2 Talk Show, a captivating talk show created and hosted by Jacqueline Cooper, JD, exploring the fascinating world of blockchain technology. Jacqueline Cooper brings her expertise and passion for education to the forefront in this engaging talk show. With her legal background - [News: BRICS](https://bli.tools/news-brics/) - BRICS+ and the future of the US dollar BRICS country leaders decided at this week’s summit that Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would join in January 2024. Egypt and the UAE are already members of BRICS’s New Development Bank. The inclusion of Argentina, not Uruguay, which is a - [News - SEC & NFT](https://bli.tools/news-sec-nft/) - SEC. SEC Charges LA-Based Media and Entertainment Co. Impact Theory for Unregistered Offering of NFTs. To read press release click link. The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Impact Theory, LLC, a media and entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities in the form of purported non-fungible - [News: CoinDesk: Tighter Identity Requirements](https://bli.tools/news-coindesk-tighter-identity-requirements/) - Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close trading positions. To read entire article click link above. - [News: UAE Partners with Mastercard re Artificial Intelligence](https://bli.tools/news-uae-partners-with-mastercard-re-artificial-intelligence/) - UAE govt collaborates with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of AI UAE's AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase AI capabilities and readiness in the region. To read the entire article click link above. - [News - Prime Trust & Stable Coin](https://bli.tools/news-prime-trust-stable-coin/) - News. Prime Trust Lost $8M in Doomed Terra Stablecoin Investment, CEO Says Prime Trust, the beleaguered crypto custodian shut down by Nevada regulations, lost $6 million of client funds and $2 million from its own treasury investing in the failed terraUSD algorithmic stablecoin, CEO Jor Law admitted in a Thursday court filing. The now bankrupt company also - [News: IRS Releases Proposed Regulations of Digital Assets](https://bli.tools/news-irs-releases-proposed-regulations-of-digital-assets/) - U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Proposed Regulations on Sales and Exchanges of Digital Assets by Brokers WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released proposed regulations on the sale - [News - US Open & Artificial Intelligence](https://bli.tools/news-us-open-artificial-intelligence/) - US Open heralds new era of fan engagement with watsonx and generative AI As the tournament’s official digital innovation partner, IBM has helped the US Open attract and engage viewers for more than three decades. Year after year, IBM Consulting works with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to transform massive amounts of data into meaningful insight - [News - CryptoWorld - CNBC](https://bli.tools/news-cryptoworld-cnbc/) - Tornado Cash founders charged with laundering more than $1 billion, including millions for North Korea BREAKING NEWS: Our IRS Criminal Investigation#Cincinnati Field Office Leads the Financial Investigation: Tornado Cash Founders Charged with Laundering More than $1 billion, Including Millions for North Korea: #FollowTheMoney#WhatWeDoCounts Two founders of Tornado Cash, the widely known Russian cryptocurrency mixer, have been charged with - [News: Scam Tokens](https://bli.tools/news-scam-tokens/) - Bloomberg, Cointelegraph, Fortune, and other major news outlets reported last week on Solidus research showing that scam tokens have proliferated on Base, the Layer 2 network from Coinbase. The TL;DR: In the days after the network’s developer launch but before its public launch, developers deployed more than 500 scam tokens on the blockchain. These scam tokens attracted $3.7 million - [SEC Charges FinTech Investment Adviser Titan for Misrepresenting Hypothetical Performance of Investments and other Violations](https://bli.tools/sec-charges-fintech-investment-adviser-titan-for-misrepresenting-hypothetical-performance-of-investments-and-other-violations/) - These charges mark the first violation of the SEC’s amended marketing rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2023-153 Washington D.C., Aug. 21, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Titan Global Capital Management USA LLC, a New York-based FinTech investment adviser, for using hypothetical performance metrics in advertisements that were misleading. The SEC also - [News: Polygon CLO challenges SEC's unregistered securities designations](https://bli.tools/news-polygon-clo-challenges-secs-unregistered-securities-designations/) - Polygon Labs’ Chief Legal and Policy Officer Rebecca Rettig delves into the SEC’s cases against Coinbase and Ripple. To read entire article click link. - [News: The Defiant - Department of Justice](https://bli.tools/news-the-defiant-department-of-justice/) - DoJ Charges Tornado Cash Founders with Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations Treasury Adds Roman Semenov To Specially Designated Nationals List (To read entire article click link) The government isn’t done with Tornado Cash, a mixing protocol that allows users to obfuscate the flow of digital assets. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two of the three - [News - GBA Talk Show Interviews Dino Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer at the UN Pension Fund](https://bli.tools/news-gba-talk-show-interviews-dino-dellaccio-chief-information-officer-at-the-un-pension-fund/) - Jacqueline Cooper, GBA Talk Show Host, interviewed Gerard Dache (GBA Founder) & Dino Dell'Accio (Chief Information Officer at the U.N. Pension Fund) about the Blockchain Maturity Model & the application of blockchain to support sustainable development. To watch their invaluable insights on the intersection of blockchain, law, and the UN's global initiatives click below.https://youtu.be/7iCSfISLacM - [News - UNJSPF joins Blockchain for Sustainable Future Initiative](https://bli.tools/news-unjspf-joins-blockchain-for-sustainable-future-initiative/) - UNJSPF joins Blockchain for Sustainable Future initiative 21 August 2023 On August 16, 2023, the UNJSPF became a member of the Blockchain for Sustainable Future (BC100+) initiative. BC100+ brings together various organizations to raise awareness about the potential of blockchain for social impact and sustainability. This initiative aims at promoting quality debate, raising awareness, and - [News: CoinDesk Jada & AI & Funding](https://bli.tools/news-coindesk-jada-ai-funding/) - Jada. Blockchain-Harnessing AI Project Jada Receives $25M in Capital The project's aim is to offer AI services that aid decision-making for organizations and scale up their operations. To read entire article click link above. - [News: Hong Kong & Singapore](https://bli.tools/news-hong-kong-singapore/) - Singapore Finalizes Regulatory Framework For Stablecoins Hong Kong and Singapore Vie For Regional Crypto Hub Status Singapore has finalized its regulatory apparatus for local stablecoin issuers amid a bid to preserve its position as a regional hub for digital assets. On Aug. 15, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s central bank, published its regulatory guidelines - [News: U.S. Policy Update – Before Recess](https://bli.tools/news-u-s-policy-update-before-recess/) - On July 27th, U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed five blockchain/digital assets bills, and on July 28th, Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed a bill before Congress heads into recess next week. What does that mean for the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem? Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) and GBBC Digital Finance (GDF) have prepared a U.S. Policy Update - [News: International Youth Day](https://bli.tools/news-international-youth-day/) - Celebrating Ways #YouthLead as Agents of Change for the Global Goals (International Youth Day 2023) - [News - Texas](https://bli.tools/news-texas/) - [News - Bitcoin Mining Council on Bitcoin Magazine B2B](https://bli.tools/news-bitcoin-mining-council-on-bitcoin-magazine-b2b/) - Bitcoin Mining Council Survey Released The Bitcoin Mining Council's recent survey showcases notable improvements in sustainable power usage and technological efficiency within the Bitcoin mining industry in the first half of 2023. This positive trend should help address the mainstream’s concerns of bitcoin mining being bad for the environment. Click Link above for full story. - [News- Federal Reserve - Stable Coins](https://bli.tools/news-federal-reserve-stable-coins/) - Federal Reserve and the payment system...Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system Click article to read more. Blockchain Legal News - [EU AI Act On The Horizon: Five Key Considerations To Remain Aware Of](https://bli.tools/eu-ai-act-on-the-horizon-five-key-considerations-to-remain-aware-of/) - main learnings for business, and what does the future of AI regulation look like? Date: 8 August 2023 Authors: Sean Musch, AI & Partners, and Michael Borrelli, AI & Partners Introduction On 21 April 2021, the EU AI Act was proposed by the European Commission (“EC”). January 2024 marks the provisional time for the start - [News - Paypal - Stable Coins](https://bli.tools/news-paypal-stable-coins/) - PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum - The token will be available first on PayPal and then on Venmo, and can be exchanged for U.S. dollars at any time. To read more click above. - [News - Switzerland & Bitcoin](https://bli.tools/news-switzerland-bitcoin/) - Exec shares process of setting up a business in Switzerland with Bitcoin Pietro Poretti, the city of Lugano’s director of the economic development division, said that the goal is to allow people to live in the city using only Bitcoin. While Switzerland has been popular among the wealthy for its prowess in banking, the country - [News - Israel & Cryptocurrency](https://bli.tools/news-israel/) - Israel is expanding its regulated cryptocurrency offerings through the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) by partnering with Fireblocks to provide secure institutional-grade services, according to an Aug. 1 To read entire article click here. - [News - Brazil & Cryptocurrency](https://bli.tools/news-brazil-cryptocurrency/) - In December 2022, Brazil published Law No. 14,478, defined as the Legal Framework for Virtual Assets in Brazil (“Cryptoassets Act”). The new text will enter into force on 20 June 2023. The Cryptoassets Act deals with guidelines for providing services with virtual assets and for regulating providers of these services. The Act defines virtual assets - [News - FTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International Customers](https://bli.tools/news-ftx-plans-to-restart-crypto-exchange-for-international-customers/) - Defunct crypto exchange FTX could be restarted for some non-U.S. users, according to a new court filing. FTX’s bankruptcy administrators have filed a proposed plan that would reorganize its creditors (those who are owed money in the bankruptcy process) into different classes – including “dotcom customers,” U.S. customers and a few other groupings based on priority. - [News - IRS - Taxes & Staking](https://bli.tools/news-irs-taxes-staking/) - IRS: Crypto Staking Rewards Taxable Once Investor Gets Hands on Tokens. The latest tax guidance from the Internal Revenue Service outlines how and when staking rewards are taxed, A cryptocurrency investor given rewards for validation activity on a proof-of-stake network should count the rewards as income in the year the investor gets control of those - [News - Africa - Digital Sovereignty](https://bli.tools/news-africa-digital-sovereignty/) - The Future of Digital Sovereignty and Data Governance in Africa Digital sovereignty refers to the control that a country has over its digital space, which encompasses digital infrastructure, data privacy, and security. In an era marked by digital globalization, nations face escalating threats of cybercrime, data breaches, and foreign surveillance. Africa, in particular, is witnessing - [Open AI Trademark Application](https://bli.tools/open-ai-trademark-application/) - OpenAI Files Trademark For ChatGPT-5, Hinting At Advanced AI Chatbot OpenAI put artificial intelligence (AI) back in the public discourse amid its launch of ChatGPT late last year. Since then, OpenAI has released different iterations of ChatGPT, with ChatGPT-4 launching in March. In April, OpenAI founder Sam Altman said the company still had a lot of work - [News - GitHub, Hugging Face, urge EU to relax open-source AI rules](https://bli.tools/news-github-hugging-face-urge-eu-to-relax-open-source-ai-rules/) - An open letter calls for a review of the European AI Act, claiming that existing provisions would hinder open-source AI development. An open letter from GitHub, Hugging Face, Creative Commons and other tech firms is calling on the European Union to ease upcoming rules for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models. The letter urges policymakers to review some - [Eco-News - Car Manufacturers & Blockchain](https://bli.tools/eco-news-car-manufacturers-blockchain/) - Hyundai Motor and Kia Introduce AI-enabled and Blockchain-based Carbon Emission Monitoring System Two major Korean multinational automobile manufacturers — Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation — introduce an AI-enabled, blockchain-based Supplier CO2 Emission Monitoring System (SCEMS) to support their partner companies to efficiently handle global environmental regulations. It is to be noted that Hyundai Motor is the parent - [News - BRICS Summit 2023](https://bli.tools/news-brics-summit-2023/) - What to Expect at the BRICS Summit 2023 The BRICS Summit 2023 agenda is expected to cover trade and investment facilitation, sustainable development, innovation, and global governance reform. However, one of the key points in this 15th BRICS summit will be a discussion of the BRICS’s controversial proposition of a new, gold-backed currency. This policy reflects - [News: OpenAI's Sam Altman](https://bli.tools/news-openais-sam-altman/) - Launch of new coin platform requires eye scans - OpenAI's Sam Altman launches Worldcoin crypto project July 24 (Reuters) - Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched on Monday. The project's core offering is its World ID, which the company describes as a "digital passport" to prove that its holder is - [The Defiant - News - Bank of Italy](https://bli.tools/the-defiant-news-bank-of-italy/) - Bank of Italy Taps Polygon for Institutional DeFi Pilot G7 Central Bank Wants To Explore Designs For Tokenized Securities The Bank of Italy has partnered up with Polygon, an Ethereum scaling team, on a pilot program intended to create a regulated platform for “institutional DeFi.” Polygon Labs will work with Milano Hub, the innovation center - [US Blockchain Legislation](https://bli.tools/us-blockchain-legislation/) - On July 27th, U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed five blockchain/digital assets bills, and on July 28th, Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed a bill before Congress heads into recess next week. What does that mean for the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem? Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) and GBBC Digital Finance (GDF) have prepared a U.S. Policy Update - [Blockworks - Permissionless - Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act](https://bli.tools/blockworks-permissionless-blockchain-regulatory-certainty-act/) - Tom Emmer's nonpartisan bill, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, just passed the Financial Services GOP. This marks a big step towards regulatory clarity for crypto in the US. Hear more from the House Majority Whip at Permissionless. More info: https://lnkd.in/dcfuNXKJ - [News: FATF Travel Rules Implementation](https://bli.tools/news-fatf-travel-rules-implementation/) - FATF Travel Rule Implementation At the end of June, the Financial Action Task Force released its fourth “Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF’s Standards on VAs and VASPs.” The report surveyed 151 jurisdictions to find out what they have done to comply with the FATF Recommendations on virtual assets. With the results now in, we - [News - Ethereum Foundation - Grants](https://bli.tools/news-ethereum-foundation-grants/) - Academic Grants Round 2023 Announcement - We are excited to announce the recipients of this year's Academic Grants Round. We received more than 250 applications and have awarded over $2 million in funding to 43 projects across several categories. The awarded teams are distributed all across the globe with researchers from Austria, Australia, Canada, China, - [News - Microsoft - Artificial Intelligence](https://bli.tools/news-microsoft-artificial-intelligence/) - An AI model is only as good as the data it’s trained on. Microsoft wants to make its data as neat as a pin. The company is seeking to patent a system for improving machine learning models by “detecting and removing inaccurate training data.” Microsoft’s system essentially works by picking out the outliers. Ironically, it - [CoinDesk - U.S. Republicans & Bitcoin](https://bli.tools/coindesk-u-s-republicans-bitcoin/) - U.S. House Republicans Introduce Bitcoin Oversight Bill To Protect Investors In a move geared towards investor protection, U.S. House Republicans have introduced a Bitcoin oversight bill. This highlights the increasing attention legislators are paying to bitcoin's growing presence in the economy. Bitcoin continues to have a strong outlook from the mining sector. - [Celsius Lawyer Fixed Mashinsky’s Problems Until Both Got Charged](https://bli.tools/celsius-lawyer-fixed-mashinskys-problems-until-both-got-charged/) - Celsius is in the spotlight as their lawyer and CEO face charges, showcasing the ongoing legal challenges within the Bitcoin industry. The situation underlines the importance of robust compliance systems within Bitcoin companies. Visit Bitcoin Magazine B2B to read entire article. - [Grayscale Bitcoin Funds](https://bli.tools/grayscale-bitcoin-funds/) - Grayscale Bitcoin Fund’s Discount Narrows as Court Decision Nears (Bloomberg) -- Crypto investors appear to be the most optimistic in over a year about the odds of the world’s biggest Bitcoin investment product being allowed to be turned into an exchange-traded fund. The $18.8 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s discount to its net-asset value has narrowed - [Nasdaq Halts Plan to Launch Crypto-Custodian Business in US](https://bli.tools/nasdaq-halts-plan-to-launch-crypto-custodian-business-in-us/) - Nasdaq Inc. became the latest mainstream financial firm to take a step back from digital assets, aborting its launch of a custodian business in the US due to the shifting business and regulatory environment. The exchange operator is also halting its efforts to pursue a license related to the business but will continue to build out - [Bitfinex Hack Money Launderers Plead Guilty](https://bli.tools/bitfinex-hack-money-launderers-plead-guilty/) - Today, paperwork was filed in the case of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan (also known by her rap name Razzlekhan) for their role in laundering the more than 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016, suggesting the couple will plead guilty in a hearing scheduled for August 3rd. The stolen Bitcoin was valued around $70 million at the - [Chainalysis - Money Laundering - Helix mixer](https://bli.tools/chainanlyis-money-laundering-helix-mixer/) - Chainalysis in Action: How Law Enforcement Tracked Millions’ Worth of Illicit Bitcoin in the Harmon Brothers Cases Within the span of a few years, two brothers from Ohio were imprisoned for cryptocurrency-related crimes. The first, Larry Dean Harmon, was arrested and charged for a money laundering conspiracy arising from his operation of Helix, a cryptocurrency mixing service operating on - [Canada - OSFI Launches Consultation](https://bli.tools/canada-osfi-launches-consultation/) - OSFI launches consultation on regulatory capital and liquidity treatment of crypto-asset exposures OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is proposing changes to its capital and liquidity approach to crypto-assets to reflect an evolving risk environment and international developments. Today, OSFI announced two draft guidelines, one for federally regulated deposit-taking - [Generative AI - Friend or Foe?](https://bli.tools/generative-ai-friend-or-foe/) - [Artificial Intelligence - UN Security Council](https://bli.tools/artificial-intelligence-un-security-council/) - UN Security Council debates benefits and risks of AI - AI has the potential to transform approaches to human rights. The UN’s use of technology within the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to monitor citizens’ responses to policies sped up advances in the nation’s 2022 Global Peace Index. Additionally, the UN has utilized AI - [World Economic Forum - Artificial Intelligence](https://bli.tools/world-economic-forum-artificial-intelligence/) - World Economic Forum. How can organizations prepare for generative AI? To read article click link - [World Economic Forum - Boson Protocol](https://bli.tools/world-economic-council-boson-protocol/) - World Economic Forum - Boson Protocol Awarded as Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum - Boson Protocol named among The World Economic Forum’s selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2022 - See article above - [GAO Report Press Release](https://bli.tools/gao-report-press-release/) - GAO report on blockchain and financial services issued today. GAO is an arm of Congress. The report was requested by House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters (D-CA) and Digital Asset Subcommittee Ranking Member Lynch (D-MA). It discusses the alphabet soup of regulators. It states that the spot markets and stablecoins need legislation. The rest of - [Federal Reserve Board](https://bli.tools/federal-reserve-board/) - Federal Reserve announces Federal Reserve announces that its new system for instant payments, the FedNow® Service, is now live. The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced that its new system for instant payments, the FedNow® Service, is now live. Banks and credit unions of all sizes can sign up and use this tool to instantly transfer money - [Artificial Intelligence & Digital Identity](https://bli.tools/artificial-intelligence-digital-identity/) - Dr. Merav Ozair speaks with Jacqueline Cooper, JD about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the need for additional protections surrounding digital identity. - [Partnership Announcement](https://bli.tools/partnership-announcement-2/) - The Atlanta Blockchain Center (Georgia, USA) and Project Pi announced a strategic partnership with the Blockchain Legal Institute. Washington D.C. , July 24, 2023 -- BLI today announced a partnership with the Atlanta Blockchain Center and Project Pi to provide access to timely resources relevant for the legal blockchain community within Georgia (USA) and beyond. - [Partnership Announcement](https://bli.tools/partnership-announcement/) - Jacqueline Cooper, JD (CryptoMom2 Talk Show Host & Co-founder of www.bli.tools) speaks with Larry Cameron about the historic partnership with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative. The Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the Anti-Human Intelligence Initiative. As BLI continues to democratize the understanding and application of blockchain and digital - [Medium- Lightning Labs & AI Tools](https://bli.tools/medium-lightning-labs-ai-tools/) - Lighning Labs Announces - Lightning Labs, a leading Lightning infrastructure firm, has introduced a groundbreaking suite of tools that enables AI applications like OpenAI’s GPT series to seamlessly handle bitcoin (BTC) transactions. This development, announced by Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark, has the potential to unlock new use cases previously unattainable in the world of - [United Nations & Global Blockchain Standards](https://bli.tools/united-nations-global-blockchain-standards/) - United Nations - The GBA is hosting and supporting the United Nations Internet Governance Forum Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition. The GBA will share the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), best practices, and related resources with the global community. - [Blockchain Legal Institute](https://bli.tools/maryland-legal-team-brunch/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute envisions itself as a centralized hub that serves as a comprehensive resource for the rapidly evolving field of blockchain technology and its legal implications. Despite the decentralized nature of blockchain itself, the Institute recognizes the need for centralized information, guidance, and expertise to navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding blockchain. The - [CoinDesk - Nigeria - Blockchain Economy](https://bli.tools/coindesk-nigeria-blockchain-economy/) - Nigeria Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021. Nigeria's government approved a national blockchain policy on Wednesday as part of the country's effort to transition to a digital economy. The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy developed the policy, - [Financial Stability Board Issues Framework For Crypto Assets](https://bli.tools/financial-stability-board-issues-framework-for-crypto-assets/) - FSB finalises global regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities Final recommendations incorporate learnings from events of the past year in crypto-asset markets and feedback received during the FSB’s public consultation. Framework is based on the principle of ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation’ and provides a strong basis for ensuring that crypto-asset activities and so-called stablecoins - [Linkedin - Egypt & Blockchain](https://bli.tools/linkedin-egypt-blockchain/) - Revolutionizing Egypt's Financial Landscape: The Promising Future of Blockchain Technology Post FRA's Game-Changing Decisions To read entire article click on link above. ...the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) issued executive decisions related to the activation of Law No. 5 of 2022, which aims to regulate and develop the use of financial technology in non-banking financial - [CoinDesk - Crypto Bill - Lummis-Gillibrand](https://bli.tools/coindesk-crypto-bill-lummis-gillibrand/) - A Second Round of the Lummis-Gillibrand Crypto Bill Elevates CFTC, Defines DeFi Last year’s prominent U.S. crypto legislation from a bipartisan pair of senators is back for a reboot that imagines a less prominent role for the SEC than Chair Gary Gensler has in mind. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would take a - [CoinDesk - Bittrex - Florida, USA](https://bli.tools/coindesk-bittrex-florida-usa/) - Bittrex Faced Enforcement Action From Florida Regulator Ahead of Bankruptcy The state's financial regulator accused the U.S. firm of violating multiple state laws, and advised the company on how to explore settlement avenues, court filings show. Crypto exchange Bittrex Inc. was accused of violating multiple Florida laws by the U.S. state's financial regulator ahead of - [CoinDesk - EU & Metaverse Strategy](https://bli.tools/coindesk-eu-metaverse-strategy/) - EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said. The metaverse requires a new kind of global governance to stay open and lawful, according to a leaked European Commission paper. The draft document, seen by CoinDesk, - [CoinDesk - Big Banks & Digital Ledgers](https://bli.tools/coindesk-big-banks-digital-ledgers/) - Big Banks, NY Fed’s Innovation Group See Merit in Digital Ledgers for Global Payments NY Fed’s innovation center worked with Citi, HSBC and other banks on the concept of a network for wholesale payments on a shared ledger, finding the idea has potential benefits. Citigroup Inc., HSBC, BNY Mellon and other global financial giants have - [Custodia Stands Firm in Response to the Fed](https://bli.tools/custodia-stands-firm-in-response-to-the-fed/) - Custodia Bank CUSTODIA'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE FED EXPOSES THE FRACTIONAL RESERVE BANKING MODEL Custodia, an innovative bitcoin and cryptocurrency bank seeking to establish a charter in Wyoming, took a bold step by filing a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Federal Reserve on June 7, 2022. The legal action stemmed from the Fed's inexplicable delay in approving Custodia's application - [Medium/Coinmonks: China & Digital Payment System](https://bli.tools/medium-coinmonks-china-digital-payment-system/) - Bank of China Trials Offline Payments for Digital Yuan via SIM Cards The Bank of China, one of the largest state-owned banks in China, has recently embarked on an innovative trial for an offline payment system that integrates with SIM cards. This new payment method aims to facilitate transactions using China’s central bank digital currency - [Cryptured: All About Crypto & Blockchain news - US Regulators Issue Strict Warnings](https://bli.tools/cryptured-all-about-crypto-blockchain-news-us-regulators-issue-strict-warnings/) - US Regulator Issues Strict Warning For Firms Providing Clearings Services For Crypto. On Tuesday, a US regulator warned businesses about the dangers of clearing digital assets. 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This removes the need for a third party, making the - [New Zealand & Australia](https://bli.tools/new-zealand-australia/) - In both New Zealand and Australia, the blockchain ecosystem has been gradually developing, and several associations and organizations actively contribute to its growth and promotion. Here are some notable ones: New Zealand: 1. Blockchain New Zealand (BNZ): Focused on fostering the blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand through education, advocacy, and fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders. - [Black Chamber of Commerce: Crypto Education](https://bli.tools/black-chamber-of-commerce-crypto-education/) - website https://education.nationalbcc.org/ Embark on a learning journey by reviewing the courses offered at this link. - [USA & International](https://bli.tools/blockchain-associations/) - Welcome to the Associations section of the Blockchain Legal Institute. In this section, we explore associations and organizations that play a role in shaping the landscape surrounding blockchain technology. Discover how these organizations are shaping the future of blockchain technology. National Conference of State Legislatures: Blockchain State Legislation The Blockchain Association: This Washington D.C.-based organization - [United Kingdom Associations](https://bli.tools/united-kingdom-associations/) - The United Kingdom has a robust blockchain ecosystem supported by several associations that promote industry development, education, and advocacy. Here are some of the top blockchain associations in the United Kingdom: 1. Blockchain Industry Group (BIG): Aims to promote blockchain technology and its adoption across various sectors in the UK through education and collaboration. 2. - [South America Associations](https://bli.tools/south-america-associations/) - In South America, the blockchain landscape has been growing steadily, with several associations dedicated to fostering the development, education, and adoption of blockchain technology. Here are some of the prominent ones: 1. Blockchain Argentina: An organization focused on promoting blockchain technology and its applications in Argentina, fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders and advocating for supportive - [Africa Blockchain Associations](https://bli.tools/africa-blockchain-associations/) - In Africa, the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem has been gradually evolving, and various associations are contributing to its development. Some of the notable blockchain associations in Africa include: 1. Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK): Focuses on education, advocacy, and fostering the adoption of blockchain technology in Kenya. It provides a platform for collaboration among industry - [Asia Associations](https://bli.tools/asia-associations/) - Asia has a vibrant blockchain ecosystem with various associations contributing to its growth and development. Here are some of the prominent blockchain associations in Asia: 1. Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS): Focuses on fostering the blockchain ecosystem in Singapore through education, advocacy, and networking events. 2. Blockchain India Alliance (BIA): Aims to promote the adoption - [GBA - IGF Blockchain Assurance & Standarization Dynamic Coalition](https://bli.tools/gba-igf-blockchain-assurance-standarization-dynamic-coalition/) - [GBA - A Conversation With The U.N. & GBA](https://bli.tools/gba-a-conversation-with-the-u-n-gba/) - Join host Jacqueline Cooper, renowned for her shows CryptoMom2 and The Government Blockchain Association Talk Show, as she engages in an enlightening discussion with the founder of the Government Blockchain Association, Gerard Dache, and Dino C. Dell'Accio, Chief Information Officer at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The topics of the conversation range from - [Government Blockchain Association](https://bli.tools/gba/) - Government Blockchain Association (GBA): This professional association aims to promote blockchain technology solutions to government bureaucratic issues. They focus on empowering individuals and organizations within the government community to understand, implement, and benefit from blockchain technologies. GBA connects people and organizations with blockchain technology-based solutions to problems typically faced by government entities. We focus on - [Artificial Intelligence & Infrastructure - The Rise of Artificial Intelligence](https://bli.tools/artificial-intelligence-infrastructure-the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence/) - Join members of the Blockchain Legal Institute team at the Government Blockchain Association conference, Blockchain & Infrastructure: The Rise of AI, in Washington, DC on September 28-29, 2023. Discover more at: https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-infrastructure (tag with) #BCIN #GBAevents #Blockchain #AI @GBAglobal Discover the future of blockchain and infrastructure at the highly anticipated Government Blockchain Association conference, themed ‘Blockchain - [The White House Executive Order](https://bli.tools/the-white-house-executive-order/) - Jacqui Cooper. JD MA LDT, NBCT (Host: CryptoMom2 Talk Show & Global Blockchain Business Council Media Ambassador) speaks with Sandra Ro (CEO: Global Business Blockchain Council) about the Executive Order issued by the White House & trends on the blockchain. - [GBBC Media Ambassador & U.N. SDGs](https://bli.tools/gbbc-media-ambassador-u-n-sdgs/) - [News: GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA Features Virtual Author Showcase](https://bli.tools/news-gbbcs-blockchain-central-ungafeatures-virtual-author-showcase/) - Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute & GBBC Media Ambassador is attending the GBBC's 6th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA virtually on September 12th alongside the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City as one of the featured authors during Blockchain Central UNGA. Her Bitcoin Cinderella books are - [GBBC Ambassadors Share AT UNGA](https://bli.tools/gbbc-ambassadors-share-at-unga/) - GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA took place earlier this week on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 in New York City. Blockchain Central UNGA brought together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, and technology industries to examine how we can empower blockchain powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Topics ranged - [Global Blockchain Business Council](https://bli.tools/gbbc/) - Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is the largest leading industry association for the blockchain technology and digital assets community. Launched in Davos in 2017, GBBC is a Swiss-based non-profit, with more than 500 institutional members, and 231 Ambassadors across 109 jurisdictions and disciplines. The organization is dedicated to furthering adoption of blockchain technology by convening - [Associations](https://bli.tools/blockchain-associations-2/) - Blockchain associations serve several important purposes: Education and Awareness: They strive to educate both professionals and the public about blockchain technology, its uses, implications, and potential. This includes hosting seminars, workshops, and webinars, publishing informative content, and conducting research. Networking and Collaboration: Blockchain associations provide a platform for blockchain enthusiasts, professionals, and businesses to connect - [Bitcoin Builders Conference](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-builders-conference/) - https://www.bitcoinbuildersconf.com/event/16c6776d-bdbf-48e8-b2ac-9fc459ae176b/summary - [Bitcoin 2024 Tennessee](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-2024-tennessee/) - From July 25th - 27th, 2024, The Bitcoin Conference will be in the city of music and freedom - Nashville, Tennessee. https://b.tc/conference/2024‍Join thousands of attendees for countless opportunities to learn, engage, and network across three days of pure bitcoin signal. - [Bitcoin 2023 Amsterdam](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-2023-amsterdam/) - https://b.tc/conference/amsterdam October 12-13. Westergas - [Bitcoin Event Page](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-event-page/) - This is going to be an evolving page where links will be added that might not easily be added to our calendar. Check back frequently for updates. If you learn of new events, please share so we can add and grow our community. Master List of Bitcoin Events. Thank you to the Bitcoin Review. - [United Nations Sustainability Development Goals & Summit](https://bli.tools/united-nations-sustainability-development-goals-summit/) - The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030. Convened by the President of the General Assembly, the Summit will - [Get Exclusive Virtual Access To Events](https://bli.tools/get-exclusive-virtual-access-to-events/) - [Crypto-Blockchain-DeFi-Conversation Cruise](https://bli.tools/crypto-blockchain-defi-conversation-cruise/) - Experience the Ultimate Crypto Cruise Adventure in November 2024 Fort Lauderdale, November 16, 2024 – Get ready for a one-of-a-kind cruise experience like no other! Join us in November 2024 for an unforgettable journey filled with cutting-edge discussions on crypto, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi), coupled with a glamorous awards banquet and a range of - [Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII)](https://bli.tools/anti-human-trafficking-intelligence-initiative-atii/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute supports the mission of the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII). In partnership, we are sharing this information so you can also support the global initiative. The ATII helps financial institutions promote corporate social responsibility through increasing awareness, facilitating intelligence integration & technology advancement, and encouraging strategic data collaboration - to combat - [Perks](https://bli.tools/member-perks/) - Member Perk: Privileged Access and Resources As a member of the Blockchain Legal Institute, you are entitled to a world of benefits designed to elevate your understanding and proficiency in the world of blockchain and related technologies. Our commitment is to equip our members with the latest information, tools, and resources to navigate the ever-evolving - [Patrina Pelton-Smith](https://bli.tools/contributor-patrina-pelton-smith/) - Patrina Pelton-Smith, JD, is a non-profit consultant, new bitcoin miner, and the founder and CEO of The Business of Charity, LLC. BOC focuses on non-profit formation, infrastructure, administration, and grant writing to support clients in successfully funding their organization’s mission. Patrina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration - [Vandale Callendar & Christopher Powell: Project Pi](https://bli.tools/vandale-callendar-christopher-powell-project-pi/) - Vandale Callender and Christopher Powell are the co-founders of Project Pi. ProjectPi is a pioneering blockchain node infrastructure company. Vandale studied computer science at Georgia State University. Vandale found blockchain through gaming back in 2017, when he used Bitcoin to buy in-game assets. When he saw a 10x profit on his holdings, he was fully converted to the value - [Michael Borrelli & Sean Musch: AI & Partners](https://bli.tools/michael-borrelli-sean-musch-ai-partners/) - Sean Musch, Co-CEO/CFO, AI & Partners Sean has an extensive background in the entertainment industry (e.g. film and art), and has a specialism in design. Alongside this, Sean has more than a decade of experience in the professional services sector, including holding the position of a tech accountant for 5 years. Sean knows about auditing - [GALTER](https://bli.tools/galter/) - Global Academy of Law-Tech Education & Research GALTER is a unique dedicated Research Oriented Educational Academy with focus on interface of emerging highly disruptive technologies, such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets , Fintech, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and metaverse and promoting their proper and effective ethico-legal framework. The GALTER is an experienced pool of experts from - [Partner - University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain & Digital Innovation](https://bli.tools/partner-university-of-wyoming-center-for-blockchain-digital-innovation/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute announces its partnership with the University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain & Digital Innovation. Jacqueline Cooper (CEO - Blockchain Legal Institute & CryptoMom2) speaks with Professor Steve Lupien (Director) about blockchain and cryptocurrency education at the college and community level. The UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI) is an interdisciplinary - [Partner - Catawba Digital Economic Zone](https://bli.tools/partner-catawba-digital-economic-zone/) - The Blockchain Legal Institute is honored to partner with the Catawba Digital Economic Zone. Catawba, Native-American Tribe Approves First Digital Economic Zone in the United States The CDEZ Is the first jurisdiction within the United States created for digital entrepreneurs, freelancers, Fintech, Digital Assets, Web3, and other exponential digital technologies. Enabled by the sovereign Catawba - [Partner - Bermuda](https://bli.tools/partner-bermuda/) - Washington D.C., September 6,, 2023 /-- The Blockchain Legal Institute today announced a partnership with the Government of Bermuda’s Overseas Office in Washington D.C. to provide access to timely resources relevant for the legal community within Bermuda and beyond. Additionally, Jacqueline Cooper (CEO - Blockchain Legal Institute) has been invited to speak at the Bermuda - [Partners - Government](https://bli.tools/partners-government/) - [Partner - Atlanta Blockchain Center](https://bli.tools/member-partner-atlanta-blockchain-center/) - Atlanta Blockchain Center is an Atlanta incubator, innovation center, and coworking space exclusively focused on Web3. The mission is putting Atlanta on the map for blockchain with different initiatives, cultivating growth, education, and building a strong community. Powered by Starter Labs. “Access to legal resources is key in our ever-growing industry, which is why we - [BLI Partners - Associations](https://bli.tools/bli-partners-associations/) - [Partner - Nordic Blockchain Association](https://bli.tools/partner-nordic-blockchain-association/) - The Nordic Blockchain Association is a non-profit organization established in 2017 that has grown to become the largest professional web3 network in the Nordic countries of Europe, with members comprising top industry specialists, leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporations committed to shaping the future of blockchain and other emerging technologies. The Nordic Blockchain Association takes pride in - [Partner - Global Blockchain Business Council](https://bli.tools/partner-global-blockchain-business-council/) - Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is a partner with the Blockchain Legal Institute. The GBBC is the largest leading industry association for the blockchain technology and digital assets community. Launched in Davos in 2017, GBBC is a Swiss-based non-profit, with more than 500 institutional members, and 231 Ambassadors across 109 jurisdictions and disciplines. The organization is - [Partner - Government Blockchain Association](https://bli.tools/partner-government-blockchain-association/) - Government Blockchain Association (GBA): This professional association aims to promote blockchain technology solutions to government bureaucratic issues. They focus on empowering individuals and organizations within the government community to understand, implement, and benefit from blockchain technologies. GBA connects people and organizations with blockchain technology-based solutions to problems typically faced by government entities. We focus on - [Partners - Businesses](https://bli.tools/bli-partners-businesses/) - [Partner - Project Pi](https://bli.tools/member-partner-project-pi/) - Project Pi is a hybrid node infrastructure company that will leverage physical and RPC/archival nodes to create an environment for developers to build DApps, NFTs, and more. The goal is to create an ecosystem that not only provides robust infrastructure but also rewards users for their active usage. To email: info@projectpi.xyz To link on social - [Partner - Larry Cameron, CISO](https://bli.tools/atii-larry-cameron-chief-information-security-officer/) - Larry Cameron, BCEC, CCI, CTCE, DEI, MDI, TINV, TG2CISO, & CISO, Paradigm Intelligence Ltd, is partnering with the Blockchain Legal Institute. Paradigm Intelligence Ltd. helps financial institutions promote corporate social responsibility through increasing awareness, facilitating intelligence integration & technology advancement, and encouraging strategic data collaboration. Larry has 20+ years experience in the technology and cyber - [Partner - AI & Partners](https://bli.tools/partner-ai-partners/) - Established in 2021, AI & Partners supports the development of safe, secure and trustworthy AI by businesses under the EU AI Act. Through AI & Partners, firms of all sizes that conduct business in the EU receive the assistance required to achieve regulatory excellence in accordance with the EU AI Act as well as contribute - [BLI's Origin](https://bli.tools/the-origin-story-of-the-blockchain-legal-institute/) - [A Discussion About DAOs](https://bli.tools/a-discussion-about-daos/) - [Catawba Digital Economic Zone - Interview](https://bli.tools/catawba-digital-economic-zone-interview/) - [Certified NFT Expert](https://bli.tools/certified-nft-expert/) - Certified NFT Expert™ is a Certification that aims to cover all known aspects of Non-Fungible Assets existing in the Ethereum Blockchain environment today. The focus of this certification is to make the NFT concepts accessible to the community with little to no knowledge of Blockchain technology beforehand. Validating and understanding your skills through this exhaustive exam-based - [Certified NFT Developer™](https://bli.tools/certified-nft-developer/) - Certified NFT Developer: NFTs are gaining popularity as fast as the cryptocurrencies in the digital world today. This certification aims to provide a deeper understanding of NFTs, and will help you in building different kinds of projects, using NFTs. The goal of this certification is to set and enforce minimum requirements for NFT developers who - [Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)](https://bli.tools/nft/) - A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a unique digital asset that represents ownership or proof of authenticity of an item or piece of content, using blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are fungible and can be exchanged on a like-for-like basis, NFTs are unique and cannot be exchanged on a like-for-like basis. NFTs - [Wrapped Coins](https://bli.tools/wrapped-coins/) - A wrapped token is a cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to the value of another. It's essentially a digital asset (token) hosted on a specific blockchain, which represents a token from another blockchain. For instance, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is a token on the Ethereum blockchain that represents Bitcoin. Each WBTC is backed 1:1 with Bitcoin. - [Tokens](https://bli.tools/tokens/) - In the context of blockchain technology, a token typically refers to a digital asset that is built on an existing blockchain platform. These tokens can represent a variety of digital or physical assets and can be used for a multitude of purposes. Here are some of the main types of tokens: Cryptocurrency Tokens: These are - [Healthcare Industry](https://bli.tools/blockchain-health-care/) - Blockchain technology holds significant promise for the healthcare industry, offering solutions for data security, interoperability, and more. However, the integration of blockchain into healthcare also comes with several legal and regulatory considerations. Here are some key legal issues involving blockchain and healthcare: Data Privacy and Security (HIPAA Compliance): Health data is highly sensitive, and the - [World Energy Council](https://bli.tools/world-energy-council/) - The World Energy Council is the world's oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners. Through our Humanising Energy vision, we involve more people and communities in accelerating clean and inclusive energy transitions in all world regions. Formed in 1923, the Council is a UN-accredited global energy body that has convened diverse interests - [Real Estate Industry](https://bli.tools/blockchain-real-estate/) - Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the real estate industry by increasing transparency, efficiency, and security. However, its adoption also raises several legal and regulatory considerations. Here are some key legal issues with blockchain and real estate: Property Ownership and Title Records: Blockchain can provide secure and tamper-proof title records. However, defining legal standards - [Blockchain Assessment Models & Legal Considerations](https://bli.tools/blockchain-assessment-models-legal-considerations/) - When developing and implementing blockchain assessment models, several legal issues and considerations need to be taken into account, depending on the nature of the assessment and its intended use. Here are some legal issues related to blockchain assessment models that should be considered: Data Privacy and Protection: Issue: The collection and processing of data for - [Blockchain Assessment Model: Skillsets Needed For The Attorneys](https://bli.tools/blockchain-assessment-model-skillsets-needed-for-the-attorneys/) - When a lawyer is looking to become involved with a blockchain maturity assessment model, having a well-rounded background is essential. Blockchain technology intersects with various legal, technical, and business aspects, so a lawyer's expertise should encompass these areas. Here are the key backgrounds and skills a lawyer should consider: Legal Expertise: A strong foundation in - [Blockchain Assessment Models](https://bli.tools/blockchain-assessment-models/) - There were several blockchain assessment models and frameworks developed to evaluate various aspects of blockchain technology and its applications. These assessment models often focus on different dimensions, such as security, scalability, performance, and governance. Some well-known blockchain assessment models and frameworks include: Blockchain Maturity Model: This model assesses the maturity level of an organization's blockchain - [Telecom Industry & Digital Assets](https://bli.tools/telecom-industry-digital-assets/) - The legal issues and considerations related to the collaboration between major telecom companies and blockchains in the context of global trade and blockchain technology include the following: Data Privacy and Security: The use of IoT devices and blockchain technology for transferring trade documents raises concerns about data privacy and security. Legal regulations around the protection - [Non-Profits](https://bli.tools/non-profits-blockchain/) - Nonprofits venturing into blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital asset fundraising, and related topics should be aware of several key legal areas to ensure compliance and protect their stakeholders: Regulatory Compliance: Nonprofits must adhere to relevant financial and securities regulations when engaging in cryptocurrency and digital asset fundraising. Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements is - [Traditional Business & Adoption](https://bli.tools/traditional-business-adopting-blockchain-applications/) - More traditional businesses are adopting blockchain applications, cryptocurrency POS and Web3 technologies. As such, business leaders and attorneys associated with these businesses need to be familiar with a variety of issues. Additionally, in the fast-paced world, human resources teams need to participate in understanding how to recruit talent with education and training required for their - [Sustainability](https://bli.tools/sustainability/) - Visit GBBC's chart of projects on the blockchain that are focusing on sustainability issues. Sustainability and blockchain are two significant areas of interest, and their intersection raises several legal issues that need careful consideration. Here are some key legal concerns to be aware of when dealing with the intersection of sustainability and blockchain: Regulatory Compliance: - [Blockchain For A Sustainable Future](https://bli.tools/blockchain-for-a-sustainable-future/) - The Blockchain for the UN Charter Values and the SDGs Action Plan 100+ (BC100+) BC100+ is a global initiative, under the High Patronage of H.E. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly, convening the blockchain ecosystem to the broader efforts of UN agencies and global initatives in support of the UN Charter values - [Blockchain Protocols - Polygon](https://bli.tools/blockchain-protocols-polygon/) - This page is to only provide you access to different blockchain protocols. https://www.polygon.com/ - [Blockchain Protocol - Avalanche](https://bli.tools/blockchain-protocol-avalanche/) - This page is only to provide you with information about different protcols. https://www.avax.network/ - [Blockchain Protocol - Cardano](https://bli.tools/blockchain-protocol-cardano/) - The purpose of this page is to show protocols for your review: https://cardano.org/ - [Data Providers](https://bli.tools/data-providers/) - Visit GBBC chart to learn more about the data providers include news, trading tools, off chain and on chain data, fraud, compliance, identity verification, and social media. Blockchain providers that offer data-related services, such as news, trading tools, off-chain and on-chain data, fraud prevention, compliance solutions, identity verification, and social media integration, need to address - [Exchanges](https://bli.tools/exchanges/) - View list of exchanges on the GBBC chart. Exchanges in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space face a variety of legal issues due to the unique nature of digital assets and the regulatory uncertainty surrounding them. Here are some key legal concerns that impact exchanges: Regulatory Compliance: Licensing and Registration: Exchanges may need to obtain licenses - [Wallets](https://bli.tools/wallets/) - View GBBC chart to learn organizations related to this area. Wallets in the blockchain space, whether they are software wallets, hardware wallets, or other forms of digital wallets, present various legal issues that need to be considered to ensure the security and proper management of digital assets. Here are some key legal concerns related to - [ETFs. ETNs, Crypto & Legacy Funding Vehicles](https://bli.tools/funding-vehicles/) - Visit the GBBC chart sharing a list of names of entities involved with ETFs, ETNs, crypto & legacy Funding vehicles. The intersection of ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), ETNs (Exchange-Traded Notes), crypto-native investors, and legacy investors in the context of blockchain and cryptocurrencies brings forth a range of legal issues that need to be considered. Here are - [Blockchain Bill of Rights - Presidio Principles](https://bli.tools/presidio-principles-blockchain-bill-of-rights/) - The World Economic Forum's Global Blockchain Council drafted the following principles to help safeguard the promise of blockchain technology. WEF hopes that this document will provide creators of blockchain applications with a baseline for designing systems that preserve the rights of their participants. The Presidio Principles are a bill of rights, a guidepost that provides a foundation - [White Paper](https://bli.tools/white-paper/) - What is a White Paper? A blockchain business white paper is a document that outlines the technical details, design principles, and potential applications of a blockchain-based system or platform. It typically describes the underlying technology, consensus mechanisms, data structures, security protocols, and governance models. The purpose of a blockchain white paper is to present a - [Hackathons & Grants](https://bli.tools/hackathons-grants/) - Within the Web3 community, we are discovering resources to support hackathons & grants. Visit this page frequently as we share resources for you to explore: DoraHacks - [Proof of Work: Areas To Consider With PoW Use Cases](https://bli.tools/proof-of-work-areas-to-consider-with-pow-use-cases/) - Grayscale Investments® Announces Abandonment of Rights to Ethereum Proof of Work Tokens. STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager and the sponsor of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX: ETHE) and manager of Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (OTCQX: GDLC) (each a “Product” and collectively, the “Products”), announced - [News About The Community](https://bli.tools/news-about-the-community/) - The purpose of this page is to share news specific to the Ethereum community and the protocols associated. The DeFi Report: How do you Value a Crypto Network? According to surveys performed by the Federal Reserve, over 10% of American adults own crypto assets. Coinbase — a company with over 110 million verified users— puts - [Ethereum & The Legal Landscape](https://bli.tools/ethereum-other-legal-areas/) - The Ethereum ecosystem is vast and continuously evolving, leading to several areas of potential legal concern. Here are some notable areas: Decentralized Finance (DeFi): This is one of the most substantial advancements on the Ethereum platform. DeFi involves lending platforms, decentralized exchanges, yield farming, and much more. It is currently an area of significant regulatory - [Ethereum & Protocols](https://bli.tools/ethereum-protocols/) - Ethereum has hosted numerous protocols due to its flexibility and broad smart contract capabilities. Some notable protocols built on Ethereum include: Uniswap: This protocol allows for decentralized trading of ERC-20 tokens directly from a web3 wallet, like MetaMask. Compound: A protocol that allows users to earn interest on their cryptocurrencies or take out loans against - [The Ethereum Blockchain Explorer](https://bli.tools/the-ethereum-blockchain-explorer/) - Etherscan is a block explorer and analytics platform that tracks and sorts the Ethereum blockchain's data into easily navigable information. You can use Etherscan to assess information on a wide range of Ethereum activities such as ERC-20 token transactions, NFT mints, smart contract details, wallet balances, and more - [Ethereum Blockchains](https://bli.tools/ethereum-blockchains/) - Ethereum has undergone several updates and forks, leading to different versions and related blockchains. Here's a list of some of the major ones, keeping in mind that the landscape of blockchain technology is rapidly evolving and new forks or versions may have emerged since: Ethereum (ETH): The main Ethereum blockchain, often referred to as Ethereum - [Ethereum](https://bli.tools/ethereum/) - Ethereum was proposed in late 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, a cryptocurrency researcher and programmer, and development was crowdfunded in 2014. Ethereum went live on July 30, 2015, and quickly established itself as the leading platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum, like other blockchains, is influenced by a variety of legal and regulatory - [Certified Bitcoin Expert™](https://bli.tools/certified-bitcoin-expert/) - Certified Bitcoin Expert™ is a skilled professional who understands and knows the fundamentals of bitcoin and uses the gathered knowledge to build Blockchain-based applications to re-invent the traditional running businesses. This Bitcoin certification will focus on the practical and theoretical fundamentals of bitcoin. A wide range of topics is covered under this exclusive training and certification, - [Bitcoin Protocol - BitcoinSV](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-protocol-bitcoinsv/) - This page is to provide you access to different information related to the Bitcoin protocol. https://www.bitcoinsv.com/ - [The Evolution of The Bitcoin Mining Rigs](https://bli.tools/the-evolution-of-the-bitcoin-mining-rigs/) - [Bitcoin Mining Council](https://bli.tools/bitcoin-mining-council/) - The Bitcoin Mining Council is a voluntary and open forum of Bitcoin miners committed to the network and its core principles. We promote transparency, share best practices, and educate the public on the benefits of Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. 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Universities and - [Montana](https://bli.tools/montana-resources/) - The involvement in blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), Bitcoin law and legislation, and policy in Montana may be relatively limited compared to some other states. However, here are some examples of organizations, universities, businesses, and government agencies that may be engaged in these areas: Organizations and Associations: Montana High Tech Business Alliance: - [Missouri](https://bli.tools/missouri-resources/) - While the involvement in blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), Bitcoin law and legislation, and policy in Missouri may not be as extensive as in some other states, there are still various organizations, universities, businesses, and government agencies engaged in these areas. 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Here is an overview of the legal landscape, government agencies, case law, and associations related to these areas in Massachusetts: Blockchain and Digital Asset Laws: Massachusetts Blockchain Initiative: Massachusetts has launched the Massachusetts Blockchain Initiative to - [Kentucky Resources](https://bli.tools/kentucky-resources/) - Here is some relevant information and associations related to blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, DAOs, and Bitcoin in Kentucky: Case Law: Specific Kentucky case law directly addressing blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, DAOs, or Bitcoin will be updated here. However, legal precedents from other jurisdictions and federal courts may be applicable in Kentucky. 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Case Law: Arkansas-specific case law directly addressing blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, or Bitcoin will be updated here. However, legal precedents from other jurisdictions and federal courts may be applicable in Arkansas. Government Agencies: There are no specific government agencies in - [Arizona Resources](https://bli.tools/arizona-resources/) - Here is an overview of the legal landscape, government agencies, case law, and associations related to these areas in Arizona: Blockchain and Digital Asset Laws: Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 44, Chapter 29: Arizona has enacted laws related to blockchain technology and smart contracts, providing legal recognition and enforceability to transactions made through blockchain technology. - [Central America](https://bli.tools/central-america/) - Central America usually consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. 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Please check back frequently as each country will have its own page with details shared: Malta: Malta has established itself as a blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction, enacting specific - [Caribbean Islands](https://bli.tools/caribbean-islands/) - The Caribbean is home to thirteen sovereign island nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago (on the continental shelf of South America). The regulatory landscape for blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets varies across the - [South Korea](https://bli.tools/south-korea-june-2023/) - South Korea has been an active player in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, with a regulatory framework that aims to balance innovation and investor protection. 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Currently, there is no specific - [Ghana](https://bli.tools/ghana/) - In Ghana, several government bodies and associations play a role in overseeing and regulating the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Bitcoin sectors. Here are some key entities involved: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): The SEC is the primary regulatory body in Ghana responsible for the oversight of the securities industry, including digital assets. The SEC has issued - [Nigeria](https://bli.tools/nigeria/) - The following are some of the notable government bodies, associations, and groups in Nigeria that are involved in discussions related to blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): Despite issuing several cautious statements over the years, the CBN has acknowledged the potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. 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