Intellectual property and NFTs
1. Introduction: NFTs and the Concept of Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets that represent ownership or proof of authenticity of a digital item—such as art, music, video,….
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Tax implications of crypto trading
1. Introduction to Crypto and Taxes Cryptocurrency trading is not just a financial activity—it’s also a taxable event in most countries. When you buy, sell, swap, or use cryptocurrency, tax….
Smart Contracts and legal enforceability
1. What Are Smart Contracts? A smart contract is a self-executing code stored on a blockchain that automatically enforces the rules of an agreement when certain predefined conditions are met…..
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance in crypto
1. Introduction to AML in Crypto Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures aimed at preventing criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income…..
Know Your Customer (KYC) in Blockchain apps
1. What is KYC? Know Your Customer (KYC) is a mandatory identity verification process used by financial institutions and other regulated entities to confirm the identity of clients. Its primary….
SEC and cryptocurrency regulation
1. What is the SEC? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary federal regulatory body in the United States overseeing securities markets. Established in 1934 after the Great….
Blockchain regulations by country
1. United States Legal Status: Taxation: Regulatory Environment: 2. European Union Legal Status: Taxation: Regulatory Environment: 3. United Kingdom Legal Status: Taxation: Regulatory Environment: 4. China Legal Status: Taxation: Regulatory….
Blockchain bridges (Wormhole, Polygon Bridge)
As the blockchain ecosystem has expanded, numerous blockchain networks like Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), and Polygon have emerged, each with unique architectures, consensus mechanisms, and native assets. However,….
Layer-0 protocols
Layer-0 protocols are an emerging concept in the world of blockchain technology. While traditional blockchain models, such as Layer-1 (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and Layer-2 (e.g., Rollups, State Channels), focus on….
Off-chain vs On-chain computation
In the world of blockchain technology, the terms on-chain and off-chain refer to where computations (i.e., operations and processes) take place in relation to the blockchain. Understanding the differences between….