On March 25, 2014, Ryan C. Posey presented to technology and intellectual property lawyers at Alberta Justice on the background of Bitcoin and emerging issues for lawyers in the field of cryptocurrency. The presentation, entitled “The Advent of Cryptocurrency – Bitcoin for Lawyers” deals with the emerging issues lawyers need to know:
The first and, by far, most widely used “cryptocurrency” is Bitcoin. While the rise of Bitcoin has been documented by every major news organization, to many (lawyers and laypersons alike) the topic remains a mystery. This presentation will discuss the background of Bitcoin, the future of cryptocurrencies, and legal implications for use and exchange of Bitcoin — for lawyers, businesses, and individuals.
Slides from the presentation are embedded in this post, and available at this link: