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Publications | July 19, 2016

Bitcoin Has an Image Problem – It’s Time to Change That

The National Law Journal

Authors

Jason M. Weinstein, Alan Cohn

Overview

Jason Weinstein and Alan Cohn authored an op-ed titled “Bitcoin Has an Image Problem – It’s Time to Change That” for The National Law Journal.  The op-ed, published July 18, discusses how bitcoin and the blockchain are actually much friendlier to law enforcement than criminals.

Professionals

Jason Weinstein
Jason M. Weinstein
Jason Weinstein conducts internal investigations and represents companies and individuals in high-profile criminal and other government enforcement matters. He is widely recognized as an authority on...

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Securities Enforcement

Alan Cohn
Alan Cohn
Alan Cohn counsels clients on a range of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset-related issues, from regulatory best practices for cryptocurrency companies to legal issues associated with novel...

Partner

Financial Innovation & Regulation, Digital Assets and Decentralized Finance, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Banking

Practices

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

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