Archives: FinTech

Blockchain based smart contracts equal to written documents in Italy

By Giulio Coraggio on February 21, 2019 Posted in FinTech

The growth of usage of blockchain based smart contracts in Italy might be boosted by a new law which deemed them equal to written documents in some cases.… Continue Reading

Virtual currency gets regulated under anti-money laundering laws

By Giulio Coraggio on August 15, 2017 Posted in FinTech

Virtual currency for the 1st time falls under Italian anti-money laundering law with the decree implementing the European 4th AML Directive.… Continue Reading

FinTech – between Open APIs and Strong Authentication at the time of the PSD2

By Giulio Coraggio on April 6, 2017 Posted in FinTech

The FinTech revolution is led by the PDS2 with banks as a platform facing legal risks due to open APIs and new strong authentication obligations.… Continue Reading

Who is liable for the blockchain in Europe?

By Giulio Coraggio on May 27, 2016 Posted in FinTech, Internet of Things

Blockchain is “the most important invention since the Internet itself” according to Marc Andreeseen, but if illegal activities are perpetrated through the blockchain, who is liable?… Continue Reading

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