Some issuers may view being able to offer assurances that their cryptocurrencies are “backed” by something more solid and conventional as being a valuable and effective marketing technique. However, using this seemingly simple word may possibly open up a host of legal questions. In his Blockchain Law column, Robert A. Schwinger explores the issues.

Robert A. Schwinger explores recent developments in this edition of his New York Law Journal Blockchain Law column.

Read the full article, Can cryptocurrency issuers get 'backed' into a corner?.



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