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March 17, 2020 - Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Fintech
Compliance for a Digital World: BSA/AML
By: Marc-Alain Galeazzi, Vivian L. Hanson and Lee Adam Nisson
The New ABC's: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and How Each Complements the Other BSA/AML compliance programs in the United States are often associated with high costs and inefficiencies. At the core of the problem is the lack of standardization across institutions and BSA/AML compliance processes
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March 12, 2020 - Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Fintech
The New ABC’s: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and How Each Complements the Other
By: Vivian L. Hanson and Lee Adam Nisson
Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology are two novel innovations that offer the opportunity for us to move beyond our legacy systems and streamline enterprise management and compliance in ways previously unimaginable. Each technology augments the strengths and tempers the weaknesses of the other.
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January 07, 2020 - Blockchain, Fintech
Maryland a Leader in Embracing Blockchain Technology
In an article authored for Today’s General Counsel , partner Tracy Bacigalupo discusses how new legislation in Maryland, Senate Bill 136, provides Maryland-formed companies with the statutory framework necessary to migrate their businesses to a blockchain-enabled platform. The legislation reinforces Maryland as a ‘go
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December 16, 2019 - Blockchain
Blockchain Basics
In Blockchain Basics, a three-part series that summarizes a roundtable on the burgeoning technology at the ACC Global GC Summit in London, Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses blockchain across industries. In the first article, Dario covers the basics of blockchain. In the second article, we cover
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December 10, 2019 - Blockchain
Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Securities Law - Part 2
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Susan Gault-Brown discusses cryptocurrencies and similarities to bitcoin and Ether. This ongoing series is dedicated to providing an overall understanding of blockchain technology and how companies can use it to share, store, and record valuable
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December 04, 2019 - Blockchain
Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Securities Law - Part 1
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Susan Gault-Brown and Dario de Martino discuss how securities laws apply to blockchain technology. This ongoing series is dedicated to providing an overall understanding of blockchain technology and how companies can use it to share,
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November 14, 2019 - Blockchain
You're Invited - 4th Annual Blockchain Opportunity Summit
Join us alongside innovative blockchain thought leaders who have withstood the storm of speculation to continue to build truly transformative solutions. This comprehensive, one-day event is focused on real use cases and stories from the trenches to grasp a full understanding of the myriad
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November 04, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions
Understanding Blockchain - Are There Unique Issues Surrounding A Blockchain M&A Transaction?
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how unique business, regulatory and technology hurdles surrounding blockchain M&A deals have the potential to put a new spin on what would otherwise be a traditional tech M&A transaction. This ongoing
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October 30, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions
Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Mergers + Acquisitions
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how the blockchain industry is becoming ripe for a wave of mergers, acquisitions, joint-ventures and other strategic transactions. This ongoing series is dedicated to providing an overall understanding of blockchain technology
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October 18, 2019 - Blockchain
IRS Issues New Guidance and Proposed Form 1040 Question Regarding Virtual Currency
By: Anthony J. Carbone
Last week the IRS issued a revenue ruling, FAQs, and a revision to draft Schedule 1 to Form 1040 regarding various aspects of virtual currency transactions. The guidance is in line with the Treasury 2019-2020 Priority Guidance Plan that also came out last week
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Topic Archives: Blockchain

Compliance for a Digital World: BSA/AML

By: Marc-Alain Galeazzi, Vivian L. Hanson and Lee Adam Nisson

The New ABC’s: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and How Each Complements the Other

By: Vivian L. Hanson and Lee Adam Nisson

Maryland a Leader in Embracing Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Basics

Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Securities Law - Part 2

Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Securities Law - Part 1

You're Invited - 4th Annual Blockchain Opportunity Summit

Understanding Blockchain - Are There Unique Issues Surrounding A Blockchain M&A Transaction?

Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Mergers + Acquisitions

IRS Issues New Guidance and Proposed Form 1040 Question Regarding Virtual Currency

By: Anthony J. Carbone