The #Web3 and #crypto world is buzzing with outrage about the sanctioning of Tornado Cash by the U.S. Treasury. Perhaps I should be outraged too, but my feelings are mixed. First, some background: #TornadoCash is a service (actually, just a piece of software) that allows users to make crypto transactions more private by pooling large numbers of transactions that prevents … [Read more...] about Tornado Cash: Tipping the Balance
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Emerging Tech Law Issue #13
Emerging tech at war: the Russia-Ukraine conflict In the U.S., Silicon Valley idealism and our way of life has made us generally associate emerging technologies with efforts to improve well-being, connectedness, health, business efficiencies, etc. But some of these same technologies can be used in warfare. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we are beginning to see how … [Read more...] about Emerging Tech Law Issue #13
Emerging Tech Law Issue #11
Welcome to the 11th issue of Emerging Tech Law . In this issue: Digital land purchases in the metaverse come with legal risks.Big Tech looks to use AR/VR gear as entryway to the metaverse. Note: After a brief break, the newsletter is back. I’m experimenting with a new format, including a snippet of my long-form content with a link to read more on my new … [Read more...] about Emerging Tech Law Issue #11
Emerging Tech Law Issue #9
Welcome to the ninth issue of Emerging Tech Law. In this issue: Identity of blockchain/Bitcoin inventor remains a mystery after Florida court case.Implications of Instagram hearing: expect no legislation but tougher road for Meta in building out the metaverse.Senate confirms first woman to lead FCC. Expect new fight over net neutrality rules. Quote of the … [Read more...] about Emerging Tech Law Issue #9
Emerging Tech Law Issue #8
Welcome to the eighth issue of Emerging Tech Law — a slightly irreverent view of regulatory developments (and other interesting stuff) relating to emerging technologies including AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain/crypto, 5G, artificial/virtual/extended reality (and the metaverse), biotech and quantum computing. Quick note: I’m still working on a platform transition. Since the … [Read more...] about Emerging Tech Law Issue #8