For example, it’s only legal to provide learning materials that are a complete product, available in full from the start. This means that “it would probably be permitted to export books, pre-recorded courses or lectures,” but not teach a live lecture, for example, via Zoom, because it “would not be fully in existence at the time of the sale,” Hutten said. (ConsenSys Academy’s … [Read more...] about ConsenSys Suddenly Bars Iranian Students From Ethereum Coding Class
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NFTs as an Asset Class
In 1987 the U.S. military coined the term VUCA, referring to the increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity of a multipolar world. It was used to describe one particular period of change. But it also perfectly describes the turmoil seen around the world over the last two years. COVID-19 and the reaction to it have thrown the world into chaos. Whole industries … [Read more...] about NFTs as an Asset Class
Internet Deplatforming as Class Warfare
By covering these stories, we are not necessarily claiming Bitcoin, crypto or blockchain "fixes this” (it may well not, given scaling and other challenges). But they disprove the canard that decentralization is “a solution searching for a problem.” As I often say, blockchain may not always be the answer, but it asks the right questions. Source link … [Read more...] about Internet Deplatforming as Class Warfare
Aussie firm to launch $100M class action over dodgy QOIN token
The issuer of a controversial cryptocurrency that can only be sold in batches of $125 daily on a single exchange is facing pushback from an Australian law firm.Queensland-based law firm Salerno Law plans to file a lawsuit accusing BPS Financial Limited — the company behind the QOIN token — of engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct, pyramid selling of financial products, … [Read more...] about Aussie firm to launch $100M class action over dodgy QOIN token
Goldman Sachs analysts divided over whether Bitcoin is an ‘investable asset class’
Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs has made another U-turn on its stance toward Bitcoin as it struggles to define the asset’s investment status.The investment bank flip-flopped again in its approach to cryptocurrencies with a report issued earlier this week that claims they are not a “viable investment”.The report, titled “Digital Assets: Beauty Is Not in the Eye of the … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs analysts divided over whether Bitcoin is an ‘investable asset class’