What does Facebook’s new cryptocurrency mean? According to news reports, Facebook will shortly launch Libra, a global cryptocurrency available to users of its suite of platforms (including Messenger and WhatsApp). Presumably any merchant with an account on these platforms could transact in the cryptocurrency with customers who also have accounts—for anything, such as online purchases, and physical-world […]
On June 5, leaders from government and industry will gather for the annual non-profit ACT-IAC Emerging Technology Forum in Washington, DC. A lineup of state, federal and international leaders will share insights about blockchain technology, both regarding government adoption of it and government regulation of the private sector’s use of it. The event is free […]
A curious thing happened during Uber’s troubled initial public offering last week: naked short selling of UBER shares by the banks involved in placing Uber’s IPO, according to several sources who confirmed this to CNBC. Normally, naked short selling is illegal. But it was legal in this case, and it gave the banks a chance to profit–as investors […]
Here is a text of my speech to the University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences awards banquet in Laramie on May 4, 2019, accepting with gratitude and pride the award for Outstanding Alumnus 2019. Thank you, Dean Lutz. Thank you also to the nominators, selection committee, the Arts & Sciences Board of […]
“States are urged to refrain from enacting legislation pending the result of the committee’s work.” –Uniform Law Commission The Uniform Law Commission today asked states considering its proposed model act regarding virtual currencies to refrain from enacting it and competing legislation while a newly-established committee considers the impact of emerging technologies on the Uniform Commercial Code (the model […]
Wyoming has now enacted a total of 13 blockchain-enabling laws, making it the only US state to provide a comprehensive, welcoming legal framework that enables blockchain technology to flourish, both for individuals and companies. These laws enable innovation and creativity, and are meant to bring capital, jobs and revenue into Wyoming. Law and technology are discrete […]
Motto for the University of Wyoming. Photo by Caitlin Long Here’s a halftime recap for the Wyoming Blockchain Coalition’s 2019 legislative efforts. Eight bills that are enabling to blockchain technology have already passed in their originating chamber (House or Senate) and will cross over to the other chamber (Senate or House) this week, to […]
