Research Examines Blockchain Securities Under US Commercial Law
Cryptosecurities and blockchain recordkeeping systems may not be subject to commercial transactions law under the US Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), according to new research from Cardozo Law. Penned by professor Jeanne Schroeder, the 60-page research paper, released this week, provides a wide-ranging overview of how bitcoin transactions, both financial and non-financial, would be governed by laws relating to the exchange of property across US states. The paper is the latest to highlight potential legal issues that could arise in disputes over ownership of cryptographic assets, such as....
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An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), founded in the early 1980s, is dedicated to fostering cooperation between global securities regulators, particularly in regards to standards development and information exchange. According to a news release, the topic of blockchain tech was of particular interest during discussion sessions at the meeting, held on on 16th-18th February in Madrid. The organization said: “On identifying and....
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According to an IBM survey that gathered insights from 200 global banks, 15% of those banks could be running blockchain solutions as early as 2017. While 2016 is the year that has – already – seen blockchain prototypes tested and trialed, 2017 will be the year banks start putting blockchain solutions into implementation, according to a new IBM study. “Hurtling” Toward Blockchain. Released today, the study, “Leading the Pack in Blockchain Banking: Trailblazers Set the Pace”, conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value, summed up the interest in blockchain among the 200 banks it surveyed,....