Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies: National and International Perspectives

The book highlights the rise of Bitcoin, which is based on blockchain technology, and some of the many types of coins and tokens that emerged thereafter.

Although Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have made national and international news with their dramatic rise and decline in value, nevertheless the underlying technology is being adopted by both industry and governments, which have noted the benefits of speed, cost efficiency, and protection from hacking.

Based on numerous downloaded articles, laws, cases, and other materials, the book discusses the digital transformation, the types of cryptocurrencies, key actors, and the benefits and risks. It also addresses legal issues of digital technology and the evolving U.S. federal regulation. <="" a="" an="" analyzed,="" and="" are="" arisen.="" arrive="" at="" attempts="" both="" by="" cases="" civil="" criminal="" cryptocurrency="" developments.="" ends="" examination="" future="" have="" highlighted="" how="" in="" individual="" internationally="" is="" major="" narrative="" of="" organizations="" p="" prosecutions="" regime.="" regulatory="" reviewed="" speculative="" states="" tax="" that="" the="" to="" together="" transactions="" treatment="" u.s.="" uniform="" varying="" whether="" with="">