Blockchain Technology And The Law

Author : Muharem Kianieff
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351039208

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Blockchain Technology and the Law by Muharem Kianieff Pdf

Blockchain Technology and the Law: Opportunities and Risks is one of the first texts to offer a critical analysis of Blockchain and the legal and economic challenges faced by this new technology. This book will offer those who are unfamiliar with Blockchain an introduction as to how the technology works and will demonstrate how a legal framework that governs it can be used to ensure that it can be successfully deployed. Discussions included in this book: - an introduction to smart contracts, and their potential, from a commercial and consumer law perspective, to change the nature of transactions between parties; - the impact that Blockchain has already had on financial services, and the possible consumer risks and macro-economic issues that may arise in the future; - the challenges that are facing global securities regulators with the development of Initial Coin Offerings and the ongoing risks that they pose to the investing public; - the risk of significant privacy breaches due to the online public nature of Blockchain; and - the future of Blockchain technology. Of interest to academics, policy-makers, technology developers and legal practitioners, this book will provide a thorough examination of Blockchain technology in relation to the law from a comparative perspective with a focus on the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.

Author : Primavera De Filippi De Filippi
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674985919

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Blockchain and the Law by Primavera De Filippi De Filippi Pdf

Since Bitcoin appeared in 2009, the digital currency has been hailed as an Internet marvel and decried as the preferred transaction vehicle for all manner of criminals. It has left nearly everyone without a computer science degree confused: Just how do you “mine” money from ones and zeros? The answer lies in a technology called blockchain, which can be used for much more than Bitcoin. A general-purpose tool for creating secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer applications, blockchain technology has been compared to the Internet itself in both form and impact. Some have said this tool may change society as we know it. Blockchains are being used to create autonomous computer programs known as “smart contracts,” to expedite payments, to create financial instruments, to organize the exchange of data and information, and to facilitate interactions between humans and machines. The technology could affect governance itself, by supporting new organizational structures that promote more democratic and participatory decision making. Primavera De Filippi and Aaron Wright acknowledge this potential and urge the law to catch up. That is because disintermediation—a blockchain’s greatest asset—subverts critical regulation. By cutting out middlemen, such as large online operators and multinational corporations, blockchains run the risk of undermining the capacity of governmental authorities to supervise activities in banking, commerce, law, and other vital areas. De Filippi and Wright welcome the new possibilities inherent in blockchains. But as Blockchain and the Law makes clear, the technology cannot be harnessed productively without new rules and new approaches to legal thinking.

Author : Daniel T. Stabile,Kimberly A. Prior,Andrew M. Hinkes
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781789907445

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Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology by Daniel T. Stabile,Kimberly A. Prior,Andrew M. Hinkes Pdf

This key textbook examines the financial growth and success of digital assets in the contemporary economy. As digital assets and other blockchain applications mature, and regulatory authorities work hard to keep pace, three leading attorneys in the field invite students to consider the legal frameworks pertinent to regulating this new method of exchange. In this, the first textbook of its kind, the authors explore the growth of smart contracts, the application of securities laws to token sales, the regulation of virtual currency businesses, the taxation of digital assets and the intersection of digital assets and criminal law.

Author : Matthias Artzt,Thomas Richter
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403518152

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Handbook of Blockchain Law by Matthias Artzt,Thomas Richter Pdf

Blockchain has become attractive to companies and governments because it promises to solve the age-old problem of mutability in transactions - that is, it makes falsification and recalculation impossible once a transaction has been committed to the technology. However, the perceived complexity of implementing Blockchain calls for an in-depth overview of its key features and functionalities, specifically in a legal context. The systematic and comprehensive approach set forth in this indispensable book, including coverage of existing relevant law in various jurisdictions and practical guidance on how to tackle legal issues raised by the use of Blockchain, ensures a one-stop-shop reference book for anyone considering Blockchain-based solutions or rendering advice with respect to them. Within a clear structure by fields of law allowing for a systematic approach, each contributor - all of them are practitioners experienced with Blockchain projects within their respective areas of expertise - elucidates the implications of Blockchain technology and related legal issues under such headings as the following: technical explanation of Blockchain technology; contract law; regulatory issues and existing regulation in a variety of jurisdictions; data protection and privacy; capital markets; information security; patents and other intellectual property considerations; and antitrust law. Keeping the legal questions and concepts sufficiently generic so that lawyers can benefit from the handbook irrespective of their jurisdiction and legal background, the authors cover such specific characteristics of Blockchain implementation as so-called smart contracts, tokenization, distributed ledger technology, digital securities, recognition of code as law, data privacy challenges and Blockchain joint ventures. Because Blockchain is a relatively new technology still in process and raises a multitude of legal questions, this well-balanced introduction - at a depth that allows non-IT experts to understand the groundwork for legal assessments - provides a solid basis for organizations and their legal advisors in identifying and resolving Blockchain-related issues. Legal practitioners, in-house lawyers, IT professionals and advisors, consultancy firms, Blockchain associations and legal scholars will welcome this highly informative and practical book.

Author : Benedetta Cappiello,Gherardo Carullo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030527228

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Blockchain, Law and Governance by Benedetta Cappiello,Gherardo Carullo Pdf

This volume explores from a legal perspective, how blockchain works. Perhaps more than ever before, this new technology requires us to take a multidisciplinary approach. The contributing authors, which include distinguished academics, public officials from important national authorities, and market operators, discuss and demonstrate how this technology can be a driver of innovation and yield positive effects in our societies, legal systems and economic/financial system. In particular, they present critical analyses of the potential benefits and legal risks of distributed ledger technology, while also assessing the opportunities offered by blockchain, and possible modes of regulating it. Accordingly, the discussions chiefly focus on the law and governance of blockchain, and thus on the paradigm shift that this technology can bring about.

Author : Shawn S. Amuial,Josias N. Dewey,Jeffrey R. Seul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Bitcoin
ISBN : 0314876111

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The Blockchain by Shawn S. Amuial,Josias N. Dewey,Jeffrey R. Seul Pdf

Author : Pollicino, Oreste,De Gregorio, Giovanni
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781839100796

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Blockchain and Public Law by Pollicino, Oreste,De Gregorio, Giovanni Pdf

This important and topical book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges raised by blockchain from the perspective of public law. It considers the ways in which traditional categories of public law such as sovereignty, citizenship and territory are shaped, as well as the impact of blockchain technology on fundamental rights and democratic values.

Author : William Magnuson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108482363

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Blockchain Democracy by William Magnuson Pdf

Exploring blockchain and bitcoin, Magnuson shows how the technology rife with crime and speculation also offers innovation and hope.

Author : Francisco Pereira Coutinho,Martinho Lucas Pires,Bernardo Correia Barradas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789462655799

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Blockchain and the Law by Francisco Pereira Coutinho,Martinho Lucas Pires,Bernardo Correia Barradas Pdf

This book discusses the dogmatic (that what is settled) and the dynamic (that what is changing) aspects of the relationship between blockchain and the law from a critical perspective. With contributions from legal and financial experts involved in both academy and business from Europe, Africa and North and South America, the book looks at the abstract complexities and practical challenges of regulating blockchain technology and its developments, such as crypto assets and smart contracts, from the perspectives of financial, tax, civil, and international law. Moreover, the book also delves into some exciting and cutting-edge related topics such as blockchain applications for litigation, CBDC and elections. The volume offers insightful considerations that will be helpful for legal practitioners involved in the crypto and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) phenomenon. Francisco Pereira Coutinho is Associate Professor at the Nova School of Law in Lisbon, Portugal. Martinho Lucas Pires is Teaching Assistant in the Department of Law of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal. Bernardo Correia Barradas is a Lawyer and Senior Legal Advisor in payments in Washington DC, United States.

Author : Daniel T. Stabile,Kimberly A. Prior,Andrew M. Hinkes
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1789907438

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Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology by Daniel T. Stabile,Kimberly A. Prior,Andrew M. Hinkes Pdf

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.

Author : Tehrani, Pardis Moslemzadeh
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799879299

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Regulatory Aspects of Artificial Intelligence on Blockchain by Tehrani, Pardis Moslemzadeh Pdf

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in blockchain creates one of the world’s most reliable technology-enabled decision-making systems that is virtually tamper-proof and provides solid insights and decisions. The integration of AI and Blockchain affects many aspects from food supply chain logistics and healthcare record sharing to media royalties and financial security. It is imperative that regulatory standards are emphasized in order to support positive outcomes from the integration of AI in blockchain technology. Regulatory Aspects of Artificial Intelligence on Blockchain provides relevant legal and security frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in blockchain and AI. Through the latest research and standards, the book identifies and offers solutions for overcoming legal consequences that pertain to the application of AI into the blockchain system, especially concerning the usage of smart contracts. The chapters, while investigating the legal and security issues associated with these applications, also include topics such as smart contacts, network vulnerability, cryptocurrency, machine learning, and more. This book is essential for technologists, security analysts, legal specialists, privacy and data security practitioners, IT consultants, standardization professionals, researchers, academicians, and students interested in blockchain and AI from a legal and security viewpoint.

Author : Larry A. DiMatteo,Michel Cannarsa,Cristina Poncib-
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 1108492568

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The Cambridge Handbook of Smart Contracts, Blockchain Technology and Digital Platforms by Larry A. DiMatteo,Michel Cannarsa,Cristina Poncib- Pdf

The product of a unique collaboration between academic scholars, legal practitioners, and technology experts, this Handbook is the first of its kind to analyze the ongoing evolution of smart contracts, based upon blockchain technology, from the perspective of existing legal frameworks - namely, contract law. The book's coverage ranges across many areas of smart contracts and electronic or digital platforms to illuminate the impact of new, and often disruptive, technologies on the law. With a mix of scholarly commentary and practical application, chapter authors provide expert insights on the core issues involving the use of smart contracts, concluding that smart contracts cannot supplant contract law and the courts, but leaving open the question of whether there is a need for specialized regulations to prevent abuse. This book should be read by anyone interested in the disruptive effect of new technologies on the law generally, and contract law in particular.

Author : Dariusz Szostek
Publisher : Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Bitcoin
ISBN : 3848756935

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Blockchain and the Law by Dariusz Szostek Pdf

This book analyses the new blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in term of its impact on law, contracts and the digital economy. It discusses global legislation in the blockchain and its implications. The analysis of contracts includes the Bitcoin system and the Bitcoin Blockchain. The book is written in an international and European perspective. It is characterised by a practical approach and addressed to lawyers who want to deepen their knowledge about legal aspects of new technologies such as the blockchain and other modern IT tools, but also to entrepreneurs, IT specialists, developers and IT managers in the implementation of DLT and block technologies

Author : Michèle Finck
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108474757

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Blockchain Regulation and Governance in Europe by Michèle Finck Pdf

Finck examines the emergence of blockchains (and other forms of distributed ledger technologies) and the implications for regulation and governance.

Author : Daniel Kraus,Thierry Obrist,Olivier Hari
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : LAW
ISBN : 9781788115131

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Blockchains, Smart Contracts, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and the Law by Daniel Kraus,Thierry Obrist,Olivier Hari Pdf

The growth of Blockchain technology presents a number of legal questions for lawyers, regulators and industry participants alike. Primarily, regulators must allow Blockchain technology to develop whilst also ensuring it is not being abused. This book addresses the challenges posed by various applications of Blockchain technology, such as cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and initial coin offerings, across different fields of law. Contributors explore whether the problems posed by Blockchain and its applications can be addressed within the present legal system or whether significant rethinking is required.