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 #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 #6
Web 3.0. China cracks down — again. Where's my flying taxi? Welcome to the sixth 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. In … [Read more...] about Emerging Tech Law Issue #6