Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Explained: Understanding the Technology and Regulatory Issues Behind Bitcoin

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This CLE program gives attorneys a practical command of the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues arising from artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. Led by Andrew Bull, Esq., founder of Bull Harttraft LLP and adjunct professor at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, the course covers the jurisdictional roles of the SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN; recent enforcement trends and the current administration's regulatory shift; smart contracts and DeFi; the GENIUS Act and stablecoins; cryptocurrency ETFs; digital asset custody and tokenization; federal and state AI regulation; and the professional responsibility duties addressed in ABA Formal Opinion 512.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, attorneys will be able to:

• Explain blockchain and cryptocurrency fundamentals to clients and counterparties.
• Identify the regulatory boundaries among the SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN and assess enforcement risk.
• Analyze the legal treatment of smart contracts and DeFi protocols. Advise on the GENIUS Act, crypto ETFs, custody, and tokenization.
• Navigate federal and state AI regulation affecting client industries.
• Apply ABA Formal Opinion 512 to the use of generative AI in legal practice.

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