What are smart contracts on Blockchain?
If you’ve been paying any attention at all to news about Web3, the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or cryptocurrency, you’ve probably heard about smart contracts. You’re...
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NFTs and trademark law – Protection of IP rights in the digital space
For large parts of human history, we have defined ourselves by the things we wear. From trying to score the latest pair of Air Jordan shoes...
The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act will protect non-custodial crypto services
The bipartisan bill would provide a federal safe harbor for noncustodial blockchain service providers from state money transfer and digital asset licensing laws. On March 23,...
International: What the first two NFT trademark infringement cases signal for brand owners worldwide
In February 2023, there was a landmark decision for brand owners and digital assets, when a court of first instance decided the first US case to...
IRS releases notice on taxation of NFTs as collectibles
In its first published guidance addressing non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2023-27 on March 21, 2023, announcing its intention to issue...
NFT Service brings litigation into the metaverse!
Blockchain technology has been touted as inherently trustworthy for years. Recently, collectors of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have explored expanded use of the new technology. Some courts...
LunarCrush Launches Bitcoin Treasure Hunt on Lunar Outpost Rover to Earth’s Moon
Social Intelligence company LunarCrush is sending a treasure chest of 62 Bitcoin (currently worth ~$1.5 million) to Earth’s moon. The Bitcoin prize, called Nakamoto_1, will be...
SEC’s latest Spot Bitcoin ETF denial prompts sharp dissent from Republican commissioners
It was no surprise when the SEC recently rejected the latest request for a spot Bitcoin ETF. It has been the SEC’s response to all such...
Crypto With Katten London Symposium: Key Takeaways
Following Katten’s first Crypto With Katten London Symposium, we thought it might be interesting to reflect on the key takeaways from the range of panel sessions...
NFTs used to deliver complaint; Treasury official, SEC chairman addresses crypto compliance; NYAG Sues Crypto Exchange; DOJ Takes Down Crypto Mixes
In this case: • NFT integration software released; NFTs used to serve complaint in civil action • US Treasury Officials Signal Upcoming DeFi Illicit Finance Risk...