Crypto Law: Intro Resources for Lawyers
A compilation of resources for lawyers or law students interested in crypto law. A basic understanding of the practice of law is assumed. Also see Crypto Law: Deep Resources for Crypto Lawyers, Insomniacs, or the Very Brave. This list will be an ongoing curation and may change.
For those with Westlaw access start HERE or see the bottom of the page for links to topic overviews and other useful items. Or, check out this PPT deck outline of pertinent regulatory bodies and basic applicable regulations.
For lawyers or others wishing a basic introduction to the technology, business, and economics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies:
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: a Compilation of Intro Resources
Blockchain and Crypto: Deeper Dive Resources
If you have a legal question about crypto or any other legal matter please contact me or another qualified attorney for legal advice. I can be reached at Tamara@SeattleContractLaw.com.
*For questions or information on how the law pertains to a particular use case or business model, please see the above information on legal questions.
Quick basic overview of crypto (may require NYT access):
STABLECOINS:
DAOs:
ICOs, TOKENS, SECURITIZATION,UTILITY TOKENS:
The DAO Report:
DeFi:
DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGES:
SEC Charges EtherDelta Founder With Operating an Unregistered Exchange
QUALIFIED CUSTODIAN:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d3lvLmdvdnxiYW5raW5nfGd4OjU2MDk2ZGQyYjg1ZDUzYTc
WESTLAW: Useful Materials
Crypto Toolkit and Regulatory Tracker
Presentation Materials: Regulation of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets in the US (PPT Deck listing the relevant regulatory entities and their respective stances on crypto and digital assets. Great overview.)