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3 days ago
2 min

The State of Staking: Seeking certainty in proof-of-stake tax

US Congressional Blockchain Caucus’ co-chairs have written to the IRS expressing concern about the tax treatment of staking

3 days ago
2 min

Kleiman claims further evidence that Wright has defrauded Court

Lawyers for Ira Kleiman have filed a new motion, following a recent petition by Lynn Wright disputing ownership of the Tulip Trust

3 days ago
3 min

Is Bitcoin beginning to broach the boundaries of money in Australia?

Could a recent Australian decision, as well as a similar US decision, provide further support to digital currencies being treated as money?

Jul 31
1 min

Binance launches fiat-to-crypto exchange in Australia

On 28 July 2020, Binance Australia launched its AUD fiat-to-crypto platform that allows Australian users to trade digital currencies.

Jul 31
1 min

Cybersecurity, CBDCs and digital transformation: Blockchain Australia webinar

Blockchain Australia recently hosted a webinar discussing the blockchain use case in cybersecurity

Jul 29
2 min

Chainalysis launches free Market Intel

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched Market Intel, a data platform with metrics and insights across Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

Jul 27
2 min

US Congress hot and cold on digital assets, but considers Digital Dollar

A US Senate subcommittee has once again raised the possibility of a digital US dollar, as a means to maintain the dollar's supremacy

Jul 23
2 min

Mastercard embraces digital currency integration with Accelerate program and Wirex partnership

Mastercard is expanding its digital asset integrations by expanding the Accelerate program and partnering with Wirex

Jul 23
5 min

UK Treasury proposes plan to protect retail investors from digital asset promotions

The UK government is consulting on including digital assets in financial promotion regulations, over concerns about consumer protection

Jul 23
2 min

US Currency Comptroller clarifies banks can provide digital currency custody to customers

United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has confirmed that federal banks can provide cryptocurrency custody services

Jul 17
2 min

Kin case to continue as court finds Telegram precedent not binding for Kik

Kik enjoyed a small victory recently, when District Court Judge Hellerstein rejected the argument that Telegram precedent ought to apply

Jul 17
2 min

DeFi decentralisation boom sees renewed VC interest

Former a16z investor Jesse Walden has launched a new venture firm called 'Variant Fund', focusing on decentralised blockchain platforms

Jul 10
2 min

European Innovation Council awards €5 million prize on Blockchains for Social Good

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has awarded €5 million to six high-impact blockchain solutions designed with a social innovation focus

Jul 10
2 min

Applications open for National Blockchain Roadmap Working Groups

The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee has invited experts of the Australian blockchain community to join working groups.

Jul 9
3 min

FATF reports on 'so called stablecoins'

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a report on stablecoins, finding that stablecoins are covered by the FATF Standards

Jul 6
2 min

Blockchain Australia appoints Steve Vallas as new CEO

Steve Vallas has been appointed into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Blockchain Australia, effective from 1 July 2020

Jul 3
1 min

Another CHESS replacement delay at the ASX

ASX has confirmed in a June 30 announcement that it has decided to officially delay the DLT replacement for CHESS until April 2022

Jul 3
3 min

Bank of Canada releases comprehensive CBDC analysis

Bank of Canada has released a set of staff analytical notes on the design, security, privacy and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Jul 2
1 min

Tax Time: The most wonderful time of the year?

Who doesn't like tax time? Digital currency and tax is still an evolving area.

Jul 2
1 min

Speculation swirls surrounding potential PayPal Bitcoin exchange integration

Paypal is reportedly planning to offer direct sale of Bitcoin, and potentially other digital assets, according to rumours

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BITS OF BLOCKS

BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION

Michael Bacina, Partner

Piper Alderman Lawyers