Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies

Dr. Rosario Girasa is Distinguished Professor of Law, Lubin School of Business, Pace University, Pleasantville, New York. He is the author of four prior published works that range from cyberlaw, law of finance, and shadow banking. He is also the author of approximately 130 articles published in diverse U.S. and international journals.

• Ch. 1. The Digital Transformation.- Ch. 2. Technology Underlying Cryptocurrencies and Types of Cryptocurrencies.- Ch. 3. Legal Issues of Digital Technology.- Ch. 4. Legal Issues of Digital Technology.- Ch. 5. States' Regulation of Virtual Currencies.- Ch. 6. Criminal Prosecutions and Civil Litigation Concerning Virtual Currencies.- Ch. 7. Crowdfunding and the Taxation of Virtual Currencies- Ch. 8. International Regulation.- Chapter 9. Conclusion: The Future of Cryptocurrencies.

“This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on crypto assets regulation. … This is a very easy to read book which explains a technical area of financial law and regulation in a very clear, accessible and comprehensive way. It is certainly a go-to book for anyone trying to get into the subject of cryptocurrency regulation.” (Iwa Salami, Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation, Vol. 35 (8), 2020)