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Nov 23, 201812 min readSmart Contracts and Contract DisputesAren’t lawyers supposed to be out of a job by now? There continues to be a lot of hype around blockchain and smart contracts as the...
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Apr 4, 201810 min readCryptoLaw: The Business of BitcoinSince Bitcoin was introduced in 2008, it has continued to grow in popularity, public awareness and adoption. As of the time of writing,...
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Sep 29, 20174 min readHas Australia just banned ICOs?The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) yesterday issued a press release and guidance for those considering launching...
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Aug 28, 20173 min readCryptocurrencies and Anti-Money Laundering in AustraliaIn mid-August 2017 the Australian Federal Parliament moved to amend the succinctly named Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism...
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