Cryptic Regulation of Crypto-Tokens

Joshua S. Gans

doi:10.1086/727770

Cryptic Regulation of Crypto-Tokens

Joshua S. Gans

Published Date March 2024

ISBN 978-0-226-83577-8

DOI 10.1086/727770

CONFERENCE HELD May 18, 2023

Book: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy and the Economy, volume 3

Book editors: Benjamin Jones & Josh Lerner

PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press

Series: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy and the Economy

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This paper investigates the alignment of existing securities regulations with the emerging landscape of crypto-tokens and blockchain technology. By examining the features of these digital assets, including decentralization, consensus mechanisms, and programmability, we analyze how they interact with existing financial rules. We compare approaches to regulation across countries, considering potential impacts on innovation. Furthermore, we explore the issues that may arise with blockchain networks, such as payment efficiency and market safety. The study aims to contribute to discussions about balancing innovation within the blockchain sphere and ensuring investor protection and market security, underlining areas that may necessitate regulatory improvements.

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Joshua Gans has drawn on the findings of his research for both compensated speaking engagements and consulting engagements. He is also chief economist of the Creative Destruction Lab, a University of Toronto-based program that helps seed-stage companies, from which he receives compensation. He conducts consulting on cryptocurrency and payments matters with an association with Charles River Associates and his ownership of Core Economic Research Ltd. He also has equity and advisory relationships with a number of startup firms. The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Joshua S. Gans
Joshua Gans has drawn on the findings of his research for both compensated speaking engagements and consulting engagements. He is also chief economist of the Creative Destruction Lab, a University of Toronto-based program that helps seed-stage companies, from which he receives compensation. He conducts consulting on cryptocurrency and payments matters with an association with CRAI and his ownership of Core Economic Research Ltd. He also has equity and advisory relationships with a number of startup firms.
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