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How can blockchain improve payments?

Blockchain has made major waves in a variety of industries ranging from restaurants to retailers. However, the biggest area of focus for blockchain for many is still on the payments side, because it has the potential to truly transform the payments industry.

Lawyer shares tips on handling gray areas of blockchain regulation

Even with FinCEN's new guidelines on cryptocurrency, there are still many gray areas. Blockchain Tech News spoke with Robert A. Misiala Jr., counsel at BakerHostetler to get some clarity.

Are tokens securities or not?

Are digital tokens issued by blockchain companies securities under U.S. law? Much of the industry, including several prominent law firms, has taken the position that they are not. The U.S. needs clear and workable rules in place to avoid falling behind in the race to unlock blockchain's true potential.

How blockchain can prevent identity theft

Identity theft is still a major threat to consumers. Blockchain can help eliminate this threat with secure digital identities.

How governments are tackling blockchain technology

The common idea in the blockchain space is that governments are ambivalent at best or hostile at worst toward blockchain and cryptocurrency. In truth, governments are beginning to analyze blockchain technology and how they can improve recordkeeping and offer services.

SEC ruling part 2: The bigger picture

Last week, several attorneys offered their perspectives on the SEC ruling that tokens are securities and, as such, their sale is subject to SEC regulations. This week, our legal experts look at the larger questions raised — about the future of blockchain regulation, and whether the rules regarding token sales need clarification.

Should governments use blockchain technology?

The Trump administration has expressed interest in blockchain technology, which raises a few questions: Should government entities use the blockchain? And if so, what are some of the use cases?

Considering donating virtual currency to charity?

A growing number of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are accepting bitcoins, including well-known charities. The IRS treats virtual currency as property, causing administrative issues for tracking gains and losses when using virtual currency for donations and other purposes.

United States falls behind in virtual currency regulation

The slow response of U.S. government agencies to provide helpful virtual currency regulation is undermining use and innovation of the promising currency. The U.S. is falling behind other countries in this crucial area.

IRS bitcoin policy leaves questions unanswered

In 2014, the IRS published a notice to give some guidance on how bitcoin taxation will function. Unfortunately there were some critical gaps in that notice that need to be filled.

Navigating FinCEN regulations

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regulates a variety of issues related to virtual currency such as oversees transactions and financial criminal activity. Failure to turn in the right reports to FinCEN can lead to big financial losses, so exchanges must understand their legal options and obligations.