Wavelength Podcast Episode 125: Bitcoin, Ether Aren't Securities (Maybe); Privacy Issues and the Law
The SEC takes a definitive stance on the status of cryptocurrencies; the idea of privacy consistently changes with the introduction of new technologies.
On the podcast, Anthony and James read the tea leaves after William Hinman, head of the division of corporation finance for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said that “current offers and sales of ether are not securities transactions,” and what that could mean for cryptos, including bitcoin, going forward (2:45). Then they shift their attention to the concept of privacy and how lawyers (including James’ wife!) are addressing the issue today, and what that could mean for capital markets firms going forward (10:00). Finally, they wrap things up by giving their World Cup predictions and what that could mean for world peace in the future (23:00).
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Past 10 episodes:
Episode 115: The CME Buys NEX Group
Episode 116: The Perils of Bitcoin; SS&C and Ion Move in on Fidessa
Episode 117: Machine Learning, Chatbots & Fintechs
Episode 118: CAT ‘State of the Union’, RTS 27 & 28 Concerns
Episode 119: SS&C's Acquisition Plans; Data Privacy Concerns; May 2018 Features
Episode 120: CCP Non-Default Losses
Episode 121: An Examination of CQRS; Coinbase’s Institutional Play
Episode 122: An Interview with Cboe's Chris Isaacson; GDPR Has Arrived
Episode 123: An Examination of the SGX-NSE Row; Esma Targets Reporting Platforms
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