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Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology: US Law and Regulation

Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology: US Law and Regulation

Author: Daniel T. Stabile; Kimberly A. Prior; Andrew M. Hinkes
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781789907452
Published In: July 2020
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This textbook examines the legal and regulatory approaches to digital assets and related technology taken by United States regulators. As cryptoassets and other blockchain applications mature, and regulatory authorities work hard to keep pace, Daniel Stabile, Kimberly Prior and Andrew Hinkes invite students to consider the legal approaches, challenges and tension points inherent in regulating these new products and systems. The authors explore the attempts to apply securities laws and money transmission regulation, the growth of smart contracts, the taxation of digital assets, and the intersection of digital assets and criminal law.

This innovative and unique textbook features:

Commentary and analysis by three leading attorneys engaged with the regulation of digital assets and blockchain technology, offering practical, real-world acumen
A comprehensive overview of the origins, key features and mechanisms of blockchain technology, as well as a broad intimation of the divisive debates that will shape the future of digital assets, to guarantee a thorough introduction to the topic for students
Excerpts of authorities and other materials from key regulators, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trade Commission, and the Internal Revenue Service, to add insight and nuance to classroom discussions

In this, the first textbook of its kind, students of law, business, or technology will find crucial insights into the law and regulation of blockchain and a comprehensive overview of significant public debates on the topic.

1. Introduction

2. Overview of Distributed Ledger Technology and Terminology

3. The Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses

4. Fundraising and Securities

5. Offers and Sales of Tokens Under U.S. Securities Laws

6. Smart Contracts

7. The Taxation of Digital Assets

8. Virtual Currency and Criminal Law

Index