Technology

Time’s up for Big Tech? — moving towards antitrust reform and regulation

For years, academics, policymakers and activists alike have been calling for harsher regulation on “Big Tech” such as Google, Facebook,...

Regulatory Sandboxes: A new future for FinTech?

It’s no surprise that the Financial Technology (FinTech) sector has been booming over the last few years. Driven by deep pockets in...

Sovereign Digital Currencies: Risks and Challenges of the Future of Money

Technological advancements have revolutionized the payment system infrastructure. The introduction of bitcoin paved the way for the...

Free Speech in the Era of False News: Section 230 Protections In the Modern Era

Given the Trump Administration’s frequent use of Twitter, as well as the recent use of social media to spread conspiracy theories, many...

New Technologies and the Legal Profession

Lawyers are not usually known for being enthusiastic about change, but when it comes to technology, they may not have a choice. A recent...

Robo-Adviser as Investment Adviser

Managing one’s investments can be a very time-consuming process, which often leads investors, particularly wealthy investors, to turn to...

Bits and Blocks: An Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Just five years ago, “blockchain” and “bitcoin” were words only heard amongst technology enthusiasts. There has since been an eruption of...

Initial Coin Offerings – Recent Developments and Future Prospects

Introduction Initial coin offerings (ICOs), also known as initial public coin offerings (IPCOs), have become a controversial topic in the...

The SEC Consolidated Audit Trial

The use of technology has changed the structure of the equity market and the way investors implement their trading strategies. Several...

The Evolution of the Corporate Unicorn

Etymology and Definition Aileen Lee, a venture capitalist, is the person who named the extremely rare and unique startups valued at over...

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