Ethereal Summit 2018: Five Takeaways May 16th, 2018Blockchain, Events & Associations blockchain, cryptocurrency, ethereal summit 2018, technology By: Austin Mills and Rachel Neufeld We recently attended ConsenSys’ Ethereal Summit 2018 in New York. Ethereal was organized around bringing builders, philosophers, policymakers, artists, and humanitarians from around the world together for community building and knowledge sharing around how to create a decentralized future using blockchain technology. 1. Toward a Decentralized Future Unsurprisingly, the primary theme on display throughout Ethereal was decentralization. Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of ConsenSys, gave a compelling keynote speech around decentralizing society and commerce in a manner that empowers the individual to take control of their time, Read More
Five Takeaways from MIT Business of Blockchain (April 22-23 / Boston, MA) May 14th, 2018Blockchain, MMM Tech Law Video Channel blockchain, cryptocurrency, technology By: Rachel Neufeld The MMM Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Group was recently in attendance at the MIT Business of Blockchain event, kicking off an exciting spring tour of conferences focusing on this promising new technology. 5 takeaways from the event: 1. There are many different types of blockchains. The word “blockchain” is a catchall phrase that describes a type of distributed ledger technology that uses cryptography to secure its data in an immutable way. There are many different types of blockchains: public blockchains, private blockchains, and permissioned blockchains. These blockchains use different consensus mechanisms (e.g. proof of work and proof of stake) and different Read More
MMM Associate Austin Mills shares what to expect from Blockchain in 2018 January 8th, 2018Blockchain blockchain, cryptocurrency MMM Associate Austin Mills shares what to expect from Blockchain in 2018 including: – Enterprise Applications – Regulatory Clarity – Scaling To read the full article, please click here. Read More
MMM’s Austin Mills Discusses: “Do Token Sales Have Special Tax Considerations? And Other Blockchain Legal Implications.” November 17th, 2017Blockchain Since blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are catching on quickly, laws and regulations have a long way to go to catch up. This includes tax regulations and money transmission laws. To read the full article, please click here. Read More
SSA Mega Trends: The Real Blockchain Technology October 30th, 2017Blockchain, cybersecurity, Events & Associations Join TAG and MMM’s Austin Mills on November 15th for SSA Mega Trends: The Real Blockchain Technology. During the annual forum, industry experts discuss the impact of emerging issues and trends in the software industry. Event registration Read More
“Beyond Blockchain 101” hosted by MMM’s Austin Mills and Intuit Factory October 25th, 2017Blockchain, Events & Associations Join MMM’s Austin Mills and Intuit Factory for “Beyond Blockchain 101” where we gather a multidisciplinary panel of investors, experts, academics, founders, technologists, and enthusiasts to take the blockchain conversation to the next level. Event registration Read More
MMM’s Austin Mills discusses Blockchain’s legal issues and his role as chair of the firm’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Group October 20th, 2017Bitcoin, Blockchain, MMM Tech Law Video Channel Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency represent a potential paradigm shift in the way we transact with each other. The number of potential uses is wide-ranging and open-ended — it’s a reality that could disrupt any industry that involves the movement of data or value. Most industries and business models will at least be exposed to blockchain technology. To read the full article, please click here. Read More
MMM’s Corporate Tech Practice introduces our Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law team headed up by associate Austin Mills October 9th, 2017Blockchain The team also includes attorneys with substantial experience advising clients in all legal aspects relating to Blockchain-related initiatives, particularly in connection with token sales (commonly referred to as Initial Coin Offerings or ICOs), the issuance and management of cryptocurrencies, and the implications of utilizing Blockchain and cryptocurrencies within an organization. More information Read More
MMM tech/blockchain attorney Austin Mills speaks on ATDC panel — ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings): What Every Entrepreneur Should Know September 6th, 2017Blockchain, Events & Associations More information Read More
ATA June Education Event: Blockchain June 27th, 2017Blockchain, Events & Associations blockchain Last week MMM Attorney Austin Mills moderated a panel for an ATA event on blockchain. Here are a few of Austin’s key takeaways: 1. Previously, most blockchain activity revolved around bitcoin as a currency or a few major projects. We are now seeing widespread development of blockchain technologies to disrupt industries and solve problems. 2. Token Sales (aka ICOs) have provided a new vehicle to raise capital, with hundreds of millions raised through ICOs in the past quarter. 3. Securities, money transmission, Read More