‘It would be absurd’ for a US court to rule private NFTs as securities: Lawyer

    The comments from the hosts of lawyers comes as Judge Victor Marreo said that Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot Moments NFT may constitute a security. Blockchain Association’s chief legal officer says “it would be absurd” for a United States court to rule that digital assets on private blockchains are securities, following a federal judge’s decision…

    DeFi security: How trustless bridges can help protect users

    Trustless bridges enable cross-chain transfers without needing a centralized custodian, potentially making it a safer option for interoperability. Blockchain bridges allow decentralized finance (DeFi) users to use the same tokens across multiple blockchains. For example, a trader can use USD Coin on the Ethereum or Solana blockchains to interact with the decentralized applications (DApps) on those…

    The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control

    As the metaverse continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that we consider and address the ethical questions and challenges it raises. The metaverse, a virtual environment that simulates reality, offers complex moral dilemmas regarding privacy, ownership and control. These consist of: Privacy: Who has access to and how is personal information used within…

    Stablecoins not the target in BUSD crackdown: Matrixport head of research

    Crypto financial service Matrixport’s head of research believes regulators are not targeting all stablecoins with the regulatory crackdown on BUSD issuer Paxos. Crypto financial services Matrixport’s head of research believes the recent scrutiny of Paxos and its Binance USD token is not a direct attack on stablecoins themselves. In a Feb. 14 analysis, Matrixport’s Markus Thielen…

    Are stablecoins securities? Well, its not so simple, say lawyers

    One lawyer said that while stablecoins are meant to be stable, buyers may possibly profit from a range of arbitrage, hedging, and staking opportunities. Recently reported planned enforcement action against Paxos by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over Binance USD has many in the community questioning how the regulator could see a stablecoin…

    This layer 1 blockchain offers a unique decentralized interoperability solution

    Blockchain interoperability is essential for the industry, but current solutions such as bridges are quite vulnerable. So what is the solution? Blockchain interoperability is one of the most important goals to ensure that the industry becomes future-proofed. Smooth cross-chain communication and flow of value are essential for efficient transactions and use cases. By addressing the…