• Judge Rules in Favor of Petitioner in Bitcoin Court Case

    Judge Rules in Favor of Petitioner in Bitcoin Court Case

    Again with the cryptocurrencies.  We are definitely in unchartered territory when it comes to the currency itself, and even the technology in many ways.  Recently, a Dutch court has ruled in favor of a petitioner who was owed 0.591 BTC by a private company.  Significantly, the judge classifies Bitcoin as a “transferable value”.  Which definitely…

  • The First Cryptocurrency Task Force is Launched in the UK

    The First Cryptocurrency Task Force is Launched in the UK

    With cryptocurrency being the phenomenon that it is, it’s not a surprise that Britain has announced a plan to establish a special “task force” for crypto assets.  The initiative is part of a larger fintech (finance-technology) sector strategy.  The goal of that strategy is to “help the UK manage risks around crypto assets” and harness…

  • Confused About Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain? You’re Not Alone

    Confused About Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain? You’re Not Alone

    There are so many questions around cryptocurrency.  What is it?  How does it work?  Which ones are good or bad?  What is blockchain? All of that can lead to brain overload, but I am here to help.  Let’s start with blockchain.  Chain CEO, Adam Ludwin, explains, “to me blockchain is two very different things.  On…