Blockchains are inherently secure, encrypted technologies, enabling electronic transaction processing, communications, authentication, and recordkeeping. Blockchain circumvents traditional (banking) systems, promising transaction cost savings and speculative profits. Blockchain is an open,...

Regulation chronically suffers significant delay starting at the detectable initiation of a “regulable activity” and culminating at effective regulatory response. Regulator reaction is impeded by various impediments: (i) confusion in optimal level, form and choice of regulatory agency, (ii)...