Bitcoin: A Primer for Policymakers
This plain language guide describes how the digital currency works and addresses many of the common misconceptions about it.
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Introducing the Delaware Blockchain Initiative
Jack Markell, Governor of Delaware joined Consensus 2016 for a keynote outlining his state's innovative approach to attracting blockchain businesses. The initiative was then discussed by its creators on a panel moderated by Coin Center's Jerry Brito.
Overcoming Obstacles to Banking Virtual Currency Businesses
Reports that cryptocurrency businesses have had difficulties in getting banked have circulated in the popular press and industry lore for years. Coin Center partnered with law firm Arnold & Porter LLP to interview banks and companies of all sizes to document this difficulty.
Virtual currency businesses (“VCBs”) offer an alternative payment rail to traditional banks and financial institutions. In order to operate, though, VCBs themselves rely on banks to conduct fundamental payment, savings,...
Fred Wilson on his continued belief in Bitcoin and the blockchain
"If they aren't laughing at you, you're working on the wrong thing." Veteran investor Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures, delivers remarks at the Coin Center Annual Dinner.
The Future of Blockchain Regulation
Top current and former senior government officials shared high-level views on the evolving policy landscape for digital currency and blockchain technologies at the Consensus 2016 conference.
Moderator: Jerry Brito, Coin Center Panelists: J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC Benjamin Lawsky, The Lawsky Group Mark Wetjen, DTCC
Banking for Virtual Currency Companies
Robin Weisman moderates a panel discussing the difficulty digital currency businesses have had in securing banking relationships. This took place at the Consensus 2016 conference, hosted by CoinDesk, Digital Currency Group and Coin Center.
Moderators: Robin Weisman, Coin Center Panelists: Alan Lane, Silvergate Bank Ted Rogers, Xapo Pratin Vallabhaneni, Arnold & Porter
Unlocking the Power of Smart Contracts
Peter Van Valkenburgh joins a panel discussing the the applications and implications of smart contracts.
This took place at the Consensus 2016 conference, hosted by CoinDesk, Digital Currency Group and Coin Center.
Coin Center’s Brito skeptical about Bitcoin creator claims
Jerry Brito talks with Reuters' Bobbi Rebell about Craig Wright the Australian tech entrepreneur who says he is the creator of Bitcoin.
Where things Stand with Cryptocurrency & Public Policy
Jerry Brito gives an overview of the regulatory landscape at a cryptocurrency policy conference that Coin Center teamed up with the Cato institute to produce.
The Fourth Amendment Challenge
Jerry Brito moderates a panel discussion of the fourth ammendment questions raised by this technology at a cryptocurrency policy conference that Coin Center teamed up with the Cato institute to...