WHEN SMART CONTRACTS ACT STUPID: IS YOUR ICO SMART CONTRACT SAFE & SECURE?

The potential inherent in smart contracts is immense. The nascent technology may be used for identity verification, secure data sharing, and for the management of tokens and raised funds in an initial coin offering/token sale – but just how clever are your smart contracts?The Ethereum network boasts more than 1500...

Opinion: The Mad World Of ICOs

Opinion: The Mad World Of ICOs I don’t think I could’ve picked a better time to give my not-expert opinion around ICOs and what I think to be an insanely over-valued set of companies. EOS managed to raise more than USD 4 Billion during its yearly ICO, continuing the trend of...

Bitcoin, Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Commercial Law Is About to Be Disrupted

Bitcoin, Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Commercial Law Is About to Be Disrupted New distributed blockchain technology-enabled systems have been developed—and are rapidly gaining acceptance—that will fundamentally change the way many commercial transactions are conducted. Lawyers, bankers and other professionals must adapt. Modern commerce depends on a system of centralized record...

Slovenia Opens First “Bitcoin City”

Slovenia Opens First "Bitcoin City" Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in the European Union is certainly not resting on its laurels when it comes to the blockchain and crypto currency space. In fact, the tiny nation, nestled between Italy and Croatia with a wonderful topography that includes the Julian...

Coinbase Unveils Plans to Enter the Japanese Market

Coinbase Unveils Plans to Enter the Japanese Market One of the largest US cryptocurrency companies, Coinbase, has unveiled its plans to enter the Japanese market in order “to accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrency.” The company has been in talks with the country’s financial regulator to ensure compliance.Coinbase Opens Office...