Virtual Currency Law

Author : V. Gerard Comizio
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543831092

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Virtual Currency Law by V. Gerard Comizio Pdf

Virtual Currency Law: The Emerging Legal and Regulatory Framework by V. Gerard Comizio is one of the first casebooks to explore the emerging legal and regulatory framework governing virtual currency activities under a wide range of federal and state laws, including securities, banking, commodities, money transmission, payments systems, commercial, anti-money laundering, fintech, cyber and data security, tax, Constitutional and international laws. Virtual Currency Law is one of the first books specifically suited for use in a law school course exploring the emerging legal and regulatory framework governing virtual currency activities. Since the advent of the first virtual currency (Bitcoin) in 2008, a new global financial ecosystem has emerged, composed of an increasing number and variety of digital assets. In this context, the book explores how governments, regulators and legal experts are increasingly looking to existing securities, banking, commodities, money transmission, payment systems, commercial, anti-money laundering, fintech, cyber and data security, tax, Constitutional and international laws to address the unique, novel, and complex issues presented by virtual currency. The book also explores how the ubiquitous nature of virtual currency has led to it being viewed as the legal and regulatory equivalent of a wide range of traditional corporate and financial services products, services, activities, and investments. Highlights of the First Edition: One of the first legal textbooks to address the wide range of emerging virtual currency law and regulation Chapter by chapter coverage of major areas of emerging corporate and financial institutions law and regulation governing virtual currency-related products, services, investments, and activities Cutting edge materials on emerging Constitutional law issues Professors and students will benefit from: Each chapter generally begins with a basic introduction to the fundamental legal and regulatory legal framework of the respective areas of law being applied to virtual currency. As such, for students, it is not only a useful primer on virtual currency regulation, but also provides a basic understanding of major areas of corporate and financial institutions laws. for professors who are not experts in all areas of law and regulation covered in the book, these chapter introductions will help provide a better understanding of the materials. The chapters, organized by the area of law and regulation analyzed, also provide useful comparative analysis of similar concepts under other laws and regulations discussed in other chapters. To provide a broader context and understanding of the materials presented, the book also covers current developments in policy areas related to virtual currency, including developments in government-backed virtual currencies, emerging quantum computer cyber threats to the blockchain and emerging free speech issues regarding social media restraints on virtual currency activities.

Author : Aleksandra Bal
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403501048

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Taxation, Virtual Currency and Blockchain by Aleksandra Bal Pdf

The emergence of convertible decentralized virtual currency schemes confronts tax authorities with unprecedented questions, among them are the status of virtual currency for tax purposes, which virtual transactions may bene?t from a VAT exemption and determining the most optimal method of tax regulation. This ?rst book-length treatment of this major current topic provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the tax implications of virtual currency transactions. Seeking to ascertain whether virtual currency requires additional regulation or whether the law as it stands is adequate to administer its usage, the analysis not only thoroughly explains the nature of the underlying blockchain technology and its regulatory and judicial treatment so far but also identi?es best practices for virtual currency transactions and makes recommendations for the improvement of the existing tax systems. Among the aspects of the phenomenon covered are the following: – particular aspects of virtual currency use such as smart contracts and initial coin offerings; – comparative review of income tax consequences of virtual currency transactions in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States; – VAT/sales tax treatment of transactions involving virtual currency in the European Union and the United States; – methodology for creating an effective regulatory framework for the taxation of virtual currency; and – the future of blockchain. The book has three parts and an annex that describes tax regulations, administrative rulings and court decisions concerning virtual currency in twenty countries. In its in-depth analysis of tax implications of virtual currency transactions in major economies, detailed overview of recent tax developments that affect virtual currency transactions and evaluation of tax policies related to virtual currencies, this book has no peers. Especially in view of the OECD's examination of the tax challenges presented by the digital economy as part of its base erosion and pro?t shifting (BEPS) project, this clear and comprehensive explanation of the functioning of virtual currency and blockchain technology will be welcomed by tax administration of?cials and by persons mining and transacting in virtual currencies needing to know their compliance obligations.

Author : Jeffrey H. Matsuura
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781681082233

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Digital Currency: An International Legal and Regulatory Compliance Guide by Jeffrey H. Matsuura Pdf

Digital or ‘virtual’ currencies pose significant challenges for government, financial and legal institutions because of their non-physical nature and their relative anonymity to physical currency. These attributes make this form of exchange extremely volatile and, at the same time, attractive to criminals. Many countries around the world have, therefore issued warnings against the use of digital currencies and have enacted laws to regulate and in some cases, restrict their use among members under their respective jurisdictions. Digital Currency: An International Legal and Regulatory Compliance Guide serves as a primer for both general and specialized readers, as well as business law and e-commerce teachers and students, to recognize and understand the extensive network of laws and regulations already in place around the world which have a profound impact on the creation, distribution and use of digital currency and blockchain technology. The book is also a compliance guide assisting legal practitioners in the fields of business, law, and technology to develop, implement, manage, and maintain strategies, policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that their activities involving digital currency and blockchain technology comply with a complex set of legal requirements in several jurisdictions. The book addresses both the complex set of existing laws that have a profound impact on digital currencies and blockchain technology, and the emerging new legal requirements directed specifically towards digital currency. Readers will understand the broad implications of laws and regulations on digital currency and blockchain development and its use, and will also be equipped with the knowledge to incorporate these effectively into their professional and personal endeavors. This entails maximizing the value of digital currency and blockchain technology while also minimizing their risk of adverse legal consequences. Additionally, policymakers seeking to enforce current legislations or wishing to draft appropriate new regulations in the digital currency and blockchain economy will also benefit from the information provided in this book.

Author : Niels Vandezande
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Banks and banking
ISBN : 1780686757

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Virtual Currencies by Niels Vandezande Pdf

This book focuses on the legal aspects of virtual currencies from the perspective of financial and economic law. It establishes a typology of virtual currencies and assesses whether they can be considered as money. The author analyzes whether the EU legal frameworks on electronic money, payment services, anti-money laundering, and markets in financial instruments can be applied to virtual currencies.

Author : Stuart Hoegner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781491768679

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The Law of Bitcoin by Stuart Hoegner Pdf

THE LAW OF BITCOIN is the definitive guide to navigating the rules in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency. This book is the first of its kind delving into cryptocurrency law in four jurisdictions: Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Written by knowledge leaders in the legal cryptocurrency space, THE LAW OF BITCOIN addresses such topics as the intersection of cryptocurrencies and criminal law, taxation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations, securities law, consumer protection, negotiable instruments, currency law, and financial regulation. THE LAW OF BITCOIN will be a leading resource and go-to text both for those wishing to understand the basics of how the law affects cryptocurrency and for those in the legal community searching for sophisticated answers to more advanced questions. “It is unique because the authors concisely and objectively explain how Bitcoin and bitcoin are lawfully viewed. They provide relevant, up-to-date clarity in a space that is often nebulous, confusing and filled with conflicting partisan information. The authors arrive at what will likely be unpopular conclusions that are only possible because they are not seeking to defend special interest groups. This includes issues such as fungibility which is handled in a manner that flips the conventional narrative within the Bitcoin community on its head, yet is important for any entrepreneur, developer, investor and user in the nascent space. THE LAW OF BITCOIN is a helpful guide to novices and veterans alike.” —Tim Swanson, author of THE ANATOMY OF A MONEY-LIKE INFORMATIONAL COMMODITY and GREAT CHAIN OF NUMBERS

Author : Jerry W. Markham
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781035318186

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Cryptocurrency Regulation by Jerry W. Markham Pdf

This incisive and thought-provoking book examines the regulation of cryptocurrency trading by state and federal financial services regulators, in order to understand why these statutes proved to be ineffective in regulating this new asset class. Furthermore, it analyzes and evaluates pending proposals in Congress for more effective cryptocurrency regulation.

Author : Michael S. Sackheim,Nathan A. Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Comparative law
ISBN : 1838625135

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The Virtual Currency Regulation Review by Michael S. Sackheim,Nathan A. Howell Pdf

Author : Michael S. Sackheim,Nathan A. Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Comparative law
ISBN : 1838628398

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The Virtual Currency Regulation Review by Michael S. Sackheim,Nathan A. Howell Pdf

Author : Andrew Haynes,Peter Yeoh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000064049

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Cryptocurrencies and Cryptoassets by Andrew Haynes,Peter Yeoh Pdf

This book examines the legal and regulatory aspects of cryptocurrency and blockchain and the emerging practical issues that these issues involve. The analysis covers a range of advanced economies across the world, in America, Europe and Asia. The book describes, explains and analyses the nature of cryptocurrencies and the blockchain systems they are constructed on in these major world economies and considers relevant law and regulation and their shortcomings. It will be of use and interest to academics, lawyers, regulators and anyone involved with cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Author : Ben Tong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3346211274

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Developments in UK Law on the Regulation of Virtual Currency by Ben Tong Pdf

Master's Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Computer Sciences - Cryptocurrency, University of Greenwich, language: English, abstract: This work will study the legitimacy of virtual currencies through UK and Hong Kong regulations. UK and Hong Kong regulatory authorities have been claiming they have already covered virtual currencies and already regulating this part of the financial world. The study examines issues to assess if there is actual protection over the use of virtual currency and the possible reforms to existing virtual currency regulations. Virtual currency is digital currency, that exists in electronic form. Virtual currency can only be stored and processed through designated software, mobile devices, computer applications or a dedicated digital wallet, and transactions are made over a secure, private network via the Internet. Virtual currencies are not authorized by the central bank. Technology has been driving the financial world, and a successful example is the increasing acceptance of electronic payments, which is also form of digital currency. Virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, are becoming increasingly popular. PricewaterhouseCoopers estimated that about 150 active crypto hedge funds that invest in virtual currencies and currently manage approximately $ 1 billion in assets and this number does not include crypto index funds and crypto venture capital funds (making equity type investments). According to the report, crypto hedge funds were able to double their AUM in 2018, and the AUM of crypto hedge funds increased from $ 2.1 million in January 2018 to $ 4.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2019. Contrast to virtual currencies, electronic payment is widely accepted and now plays an important role in the daily transactions of individuals, companies and society. This is an example how the financial innovation has been developing and benefit the society. Financial innovation has the potential to create jobs and economic activities,

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Comparative law
ISBN : 1838620559

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The Virtual Currency Regulation Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel T. Stabile,Kimberly A. Prior,Andrew M. Hinkes
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 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 : Mr.Dong He,Mr.Karl F Habermeier,Mr.Ross B Leckow,Mr.Vikram Haksar,Ms.Yasmin Almeida,Ms.Mikari Kashima,Mr.Nadim Kyriakos-Saad,Ms.Hiroko Oura,Tahsin Saadi Sedik,Natalia Stetsenko,Ms.Concha Verdugo Yepes
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498363273

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Virtual Currencies and Beyond by Mr.Dong He,Mr.Karl F Habermeier,Mr.Ross B Leckow,Mr.Vikram Haksar,Ms.Yasmin Almeida,Ms.Mikari Kashima,Mr.Nadim Kyriakos-Saad,Ms.Hiroko Oura,Tahsin Saadi Sedik,Natalia Stetsenko,Ms.Concha Verdugo Yepes Pdf

New technologies are driving transformational changes in the global financial system. Virtual currencies (VCs) and the underlying distributed ledger systems are among these. VCs offer many potential benefits, but also considerable risks. VCs could raise efficiency and in the long run strengthen financial inclusion. At the same time, VCs could be potential vehicles for money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion and fraud. While risks to the conduct of monetary policy seem less likely to arise at this stage given the very small scale of VCs, risks to financial stability may eventually emerge as the new technologies become more widely used. National authorities have begun to address these challenges and will need to calibrate regulation in a manner that appropriately addresses the risks without stifling innovation. As experience is gained, international standards and best practices could be considered to provide guidance on the most appropriate regulatory responses in different fields, thereby promoting harmonization and cooperation across jurisdictions.

Author : Rosario Girasa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319785097

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Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies by Rosario Girasa Pdf

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. The varying treatment by individual U.S. states is reviewed together with attempts by organizations to arrive at a uniform regulatory regime. Both civil and criminal prosecutions are highlighted with an examination of the major cases that have arisen. Whether and how to tax cryptocurrency transactions both in the U.S. and internationally are analyzed, and ends with a speculative narrative of future developments.

Author : J. Anthony Malone
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359733996

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Bitcoin And Other Virtual Currencies For The 21st Century by J. Anthony Malone Pdf