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March 6, 2017

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Can Blockchain be the Driving Force for Autonomous Vehicles?

May 22, 2019

A key issue in today’s automotive industry is that many processes and data storage are manual and paper-based, leading to inaccuracies, disputes, and high transaction costs. Out of 1,314 automotive executives surveyed across 10 countries, 62% of these executives...

FaceCoin: Facebook to Launch a Private Stablecoin for Whatsapp Users

March 13, 2019

Facebook is reportedly working on making a digital coin called FaceCoin for users of Whatsapp, a messaging application owned by Facebook. Its value would be derived from that of several different fiat currencies, not only the U.S. dollar. FaceCoin...

Are STOs the New ICOs?

November 28, 2018

As the SEC continues to crack down on noncompliant ICOs and token exchanges, many investors and crypto developers are expected to embrace the trend of adopting security token offerings, or STOs, due to the surer regulatory framework in which...

Choosing Between NQSO and ISO Stock Options for Your Business

October 22, 2018

Companies planning to offer options of its stock as a form of compensation generally have two choices: an incentive stock option (ISO) plan, or a nonqualified stock option (NQSO) plan. The most notable differences between ISOs and NQSOs are...

New Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws Are in Effect in New York

October 17, 2018

On April 12, 2018, Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, signed into law the most comprehensive anti-sexual harassment legislation in the country. Following a public comment period, on October 1, the New York State Department of Labor issued...

Legally Defining Blockchain

October 10, 2018

The lack of U.S. federal regulations governing blockchain and the crypto industry has led some states to adopt their own interpretations of these technologies. A recent New York Times article compared the diverging regulatory theories stemming from various federal...

Influencers and Best Practices for Transparent Online Marketing

September 27, 2018

Social media platforms are some of advertisers’ most effective mediums for promoting their products and brands to audiences across the globe. We Are Social and Hootsuite reported as of January 2018 that, of the 7.593 billion people on this...

Banking on Blockchain Patents

August 9, 2018

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has seen a recent tidal wave of blockchain patent filings, specifically from large banks and financial institutions, such as Bank of America and Mastercard. Though the USPTO has been receiving blockchain-related patent...

Crowdfunding and Jurisdiction: Tokenizing the World by ICO

August 30, 2018

The crypto industry has caused yet another crack in the regulatory foundation of the global landscape- this time, it’s regarding digital assets and initial coin offerings (“ICOs”). ICOs are a relatively new method of fundraising utilized by start-ups and...

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November 29, 2017

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Is Blockchain HIPAA Compliant?

July 12, 2018

The healthcare industry remains one of the largest sectors to potentially benefit from blockchain technology.  By implementing its application, the healthcare industry can eliminate some of the risks plaguing its community, such as inconsistencies with patient medical records, risk...