Tag Archives: Digital Assets

U.S. Treasury Dept. Publishes Risk Assessment Addressing Illicit Finance Risks of DeFi

Photo of Kevin EdgarBy Kevin Edgar on Posted in Blockchain, Cybersecurity
The Federal Policy team’s Kevin Edgar co-authored an analysis of the U.S. Treasury’s recent report on how bad actors are increasingly exploiting decentralized finance services for criminal activities. Kevin and members of BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group explain Treasury’s key findings – and why DeFi users should be careful. Read the full alert.… Continue Reading

New Congressional Subcommittees Foreshadow Pending Digital Asset Legislation

Photo of Kevin EdgarPhoto of Teresa Goody GuillénPhoto of Michelle TanneyPhoto of Veronica ReynoldsBy Kevin Edgar, Teresa Goody Guillén, Michelle Tanney and Veronica Reynolds on Posted in Alert
United States CapitolTwo congressional committees of the U.S. House of Representatives commenced the new year by announcing the creation of new subcommittees for the 118th Congress that are expected to analyze issues concerning cryptocurrency and digital assets. The creation of these subcommittees signals the potential for legislative action in the wake of jurisdictional uncertainty regarding federal agency … Continue Reading

Proposed Federal Crypto Legislation Supported by Digital Asset Ecosystem; Consumer Advocacy Groups Balk

Photo of Kevin EdgarBy Kevin Edgar on Posted in Technology
New bipartisan Senate legislation aims to create a regulatory framework for federal oversight of digital assets. But would the proposal balance innovation and consumer protection? Will Congress act on this crypto legislation? The Federal Policy team’s Kevin Edgar co-authored an analysis of the bill, what it would do and how it would affect stakeholders. Read … Continue Reading
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