Blockchain Law: Anatomy of staking contracts
Overview This article explains the basics of crypto staking and key elements of staking contracts between staking service providers and token holders in Canada and internationally. Basics Staking promotes the informational integrity of blockchain networks by appealing to the self-interest...
The future of generative AI in the entertainment industry: Legal considerations and new opportunities
Developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) have excited people across industries for years—in 2017, PwC projected that AI would contribute over USD$15 trillion to the global economy by 2030—but recent introductions in the space of generative AI have raised new implications...
CSA enhances regulation of unregistered crypto asset trading platforms
On February 22, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Staff Notice 21-332: Crypto Asset Trading Platforms: Pre-Registration Undertakings Changes to Enhance Canadian Investor Protection (the “Staff Notice”), which marks another positive step towards clarity in regulation of the...
The Celsius bankruptcy and application of the bad debt rules
Many cryptocurrency lenders have declared bankruptcy. These loss events are indicators of the significant losses the cryptocurrency market has experienced this year. For investors who have suffered, an important consideration is how to capitalize on these losses. Accordingly, this article...
LBRY decision spells warning for blockchain developers
The United States District Court of New Hampshire recently released its decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. LBRY, Inc.[1] This case carries significance for blockchain communities in that it is the first successful enforcement action by the SEC against...
The potential blockchain revolution in asset securitization
Blockchain technology is rapidly evolving and continues to transform many aspects of the financial services industry. One such area is securitization – where blockchain can significantly enhance transaction transparency while reducing operational inefficiencies and costs in the securitization process. This...
Myron Mallia-Dare speaks with Abishek Gupta from Sutra Management Consulting on a recent episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast
RegTech Roundup, Founders Series - Sutra Management Consulting
Myron Mallia-Dare speaks with Abishek Gupta from Sutra Management Consulting. In this episode, Abishek discusses how the company has been able to recognize gaps of knowledge at the operational level at organizations trying to deploy AI and how they seized...
Myron Mallia-Dare speaks with Tolga Kurt Managing Partner of H3M Analytics on a recent episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast
RegTech Roundup , Founders Series -H3M Analytics
Myron Mallia-Dare speaks with Tolga Kurt, Managing Partner of H3M Analytics where they discuss Tolga’s motivation for starting H3M Analytics in 2018 and his desire to use AI for the greater good. In this session, Tolga describes how the software...
What exactly are carbon tokens?
In this short piece, we will examine carbon tokens: a tool of increasing relevance in the battle to address climate change. How are carbon instruments typically structured and traded? In the fight to address climate change, businesses and individuals have...
Myron Mallia-Dare and Brandon Meyer publish article on considerations when acquiring technology companies
ABA Business Law Today , "Critical Issues in Technology M&A: What Buyers Should Consider When Acquiring Technology Companies"
Myron Mallia-Dare and Brandon Meyer’s article on key considerations for buyers when acquiring technology companies is published in Business Law Today: This article will identify five key technology-specific issues to consider when acquiring a technology company and provide strategies to...
