Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are constantly in the news. NFT platforms are springing up like mushrooms and champions are emerging, such as OpenSea. It is a real platform economy that is emerging, like those in which YouTube or Booking.com gained a foothold. But it is a very young economy — one that is struggling to understand the legal issues that apply to it.Regulators are … [Read more...] about Are NFTs an animal to be regulated? A European approach to decentralization, Part 1
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Vitalik Buterin on why cross-chain bridges will not be a part of the multi-chain future
In a much-publicized tweet this past week, Vitalik Buterin voiced his opposition to the use of cross-chain solutions by Ethereum and other blockchains, in favor of a multi-chain future.My argument for why the future will be *multi-chain*, but it will not be *cross-chain*: there are fundamental limits to the security of bridges that hop across multiple "zones of sovereignty". … [Read more...] about Vitalik Buterin on why cross-chain bridges will not be a part of the multi-chain future
What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 2
Michelle is the CEO of the Association for Digital Asset Markets, which works in partnership with financial firms and regulatory experts to devise a code of conduct for digital asset markets. “2021 was the year Washington woke up to the digital assets industry. The year started with the rushed FinCEN “Unhosted Wallets” proposal, which the industry … [Read more...] about What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 2
What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 1
Hatu is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of DAO Maker, which creates growth technologies and funding frameworks for startups while simultaneously reducing risks for investors. “2021 has been a stop-start year for crypto and DeFi, as regulatory bodies have not clarified their stance on the industry. This has held back the retail population from getting … [Read more...] about What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 1
Human Rights Foundation to grant 425M satoshis as part of its Bitcoin Development Fund
The Human Rights Foundation announced on Tuesday that it intends to distribute 425 million satoshis — the smallest divisible unit of a Bitcoin — to various contributors as a part of its ongoing Bitcoin Development Fund.Launched in May 2020, the Bitcoin Development Fund is primarily focused on improving the Bitcoin network’s privacy, usability and security. The Foundation said … [Read more...] about Human Rights Foundation to grant 425M satoshis as part of its Bitcoin Development Fund