Banking [On] Blockchain: A Legal and Regulatory Primer

By Edited by Sumeet Chugani and Stephen T Gannon

Providing you with an understanding of blockchain technology, decentralizations, and digital assets within the financial services industry, this guide examines the various regulatory frameworks put in place to govern their use in the banking sector, including anti-money laundering regulations, consumer protection rules, custody issues, and cybersecurity standards.

A collaboration by leading crypto and banking experts, Banking on] Blockchain:

Identifies and summarizes arguments for and against blockchain and digital assets and frames the legal issues which have and are likely to ariseDiscusses the legal framework that applies to crypto customersAddresses compliance considerations and complications that arise under various federal and state consumer financial lawsOutlines privacy principles in international and U.S. data privacy laws as they apply to banking and its intersection with blockchainIncludes in-depth guidance on instituting a robust risk framework for digital asset businessesProvides an overview for financial institutions with limited experience in the crypto realm regarding rug pulls, scams, and fraudIncludes in-depth guidance on instituting a robust risk framework for digital asset custodian and sellerAnalyzes the current substantive international framework for digital asset regulationDelves into the jurisdictional challenges arising from blockchain technology and examines implications for legal enforcement and regulatory oversightAnd more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 163905491X
• ISBN13: 9781639054916
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: American Bar Association
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.8"