August 2018Berkeley, CAPanel

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Bubbles — What Lawyers Need to Know

Berkeley Law

Discussion

Panelist at Berkeley Law on an educational program for practicing attorneys on Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and the market conditions that had produced the 2017-2018 asset run-up. The panel covered the technical fundamentals practicing lawyers needed to advise clients in the space, the SEC's emerging stance on ICOs following the DAO Report of Investigation, early case law on smart contract enforceability, and the regulatory-agency landscape (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, IRS, OFAC) that together governed any blockchain-related matter.

Topics Covered

Bitcoin
Blockchain fundamentals for attorneys
ICO regulation
DAO Report of Investigation
Smart contract enforceability
Regulatory agency landscape

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