Law of the Future - The Podcast on Law & Technology with Dennis Hillemann

Blockchain failed during the COVID-19 crisis. Why? No use cases. See it different? Let me know. Fortunately, after a little rant, Dennis dives deep into the developments in China. There are two important developments: The first initiative pertains to the country’s central bank digital currency, named DCEP, which is reportedly being tested in four local cities.  The second development is related to...

In this Episode, Dennis explains what The Blockchain Lawyers Network is aimed at and what value it will provide. Join me in The Blockchain Lawyers Network. You'll love it as much as I do. https://www.blockchainlawyersnetwork.com/share/QBdblDam1wiy1bFD

The world is facing huge global challenges: Climate change, overpopulation, massive amounts of waste, worldwide pollution. We all know: something needs to change. And yet: We are all still too wrapped up in our own problems and goals. Companies are not yet ready to commit themselves completely to sustainability, because they also have to make a profit. Anthony Day of IBM says: We can change the wo...

Blockchain is a fantastic technology that can also protect privacy ("privacy by blockchain design"). And yet: There are big questions whether blockchain and EU-GDPR are compatible. Olga Stepanova explains the biggest challenges: Who is the controller on a blockchain in terms of EU-GDPR? How do we solve the claim to the "right to forget" in a blockchain that does not forget? Is it okay that in a bl...

Can a software development team be led by a lawyer? Sure, says David Saive - and presents an innovative blockchain solution for the maritime industry. He not only presents it to us, but also explains why, in his view, the future of software development lies in "Compliant Programming": a collaboration between lawyers and developers from the very beginning of a software project. David Saive is a res...

Estonia - a small country, but incredibly digitalised. An El Dorado for Blockchain entrepreneurs and also Crypto enthusiasts. Because here it is possible to get a license for the crypto trade easily and safely. Ferhat Ziba is a German entrepreneur and explains to us exactly how he went about it. Fascinating and a role model for the whole world - Esland is right at the top of the Crypto League. He...

On the 30th of January 2020, the German Government held a round-table on blockchain and EU-GDPR which I attended. Here‘s my summary.

The token economy will come. Blockchain fans and companies see a huge opportunity in it, but many governments (such as the German one) also believe in a radical change of the economy of the future. In a paper published at the beginning of 2020, the OECD devotes itself to the token economy and examines it in depth, particularly with regard to its potential, use cases and risks. In this episode Denn...

The regulation of blockchain is not easy. Many lawyers are curious about the technology but do not understand it. Then the technology offers many advantages - but what are its disadvantages? Which issues need to be regulated legally and which do not? Can the state even do that? Who is better suited for this? How must lawyers change their thinking and work to get a grip on such new technologies? Mi...

In the last episode for 2019, we look into the French plans for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, especially the e-euro. We compare it a little to the new German legislation, before Dennis then heads into reflecting his year in blockchain. Finally, he has an outlook onto 2020.

Tokenization of IP rights will come. Companies like Lexit, Molecule or the Open Innovation Platform DEIP are looking for ways to tokenize and liquidate IP rights for different reasons (like M&A or just to increase collaboration in innovation). Esen Esener, LL.M, LL.M, will give the listeners insights on this topic. Esen is a Turkish lawyer based in Berlin with a particular interest in blockchain a...

In July 2018, Malta became the main country for cryptos when they implemented an official legislative package for Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) operators. What is the regulation on Malta about, what are my views on it, what can we all learn from it? An overview.

Both GDRP and Blockchain technology are relatively young. There are tensions between the basic principles of GDPR and the blockchain - but what are they? An overview.

A new legislation enables banks to sell and store cryptocurrencies from January 1, 2020. What does the new law regulate - and what does it mean for the blockchain technology in Germany?

Can the Household exemption be applied on privately motivated but public Blockchain transactions? An exception to the material scope of the GDRP in connection with blockchain technology (CNIL opinion) Exceptions in the GDRP system in connection with the blockchain technology are a controversial law institute in jurisprudence. Controversial is also the application of the exemption from the material...

What‘s new concerning regulation of Blockchain and Crypto? - News from Wyoming on blockchain banks - UK: Are cryptos property? - News from China

In the sequel to EP. 17, Dennis explains if the Federal German Government can actually realize its Blockchain Strategy under the German constitution. Does it have the competences? What role plays the European Union?

The German constitution was written in 1949. Satoshi Nakamoto‘s whitepaper on bitcoin is from 2008. Can such a revolutionary technology work well with our constitution? In the first episode of my deep-dive into the German constitution - as an example for all Western democratic constitutions -, I will focus on blockchain & civil liberties.

More and more regulators are worried about criminals who are increasingly using cryptocurrencies for illegal activities like money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion. The problem is significant. What is the EU‘s point of view on the matter - and what does a study propose concerning legal matters?

The Chinese state digital currency has long been developed. Now it could come this Or the following year to market launch. China could be the first major economy to introduce its digital currency. What do we know so far about it - and why do I think it could change the world dramatically?

China has passed new bloclchain related laws. The announcement came one day after Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the country to seize opportunities in blockchain technology. Is China outrunning Europe and the US? Why are good laws on blockchain so important for all of us - and why is there now a race of policy makers worldwide? What can we all do to not lose this race?

Lately I‘ve seen quite a few pitches from young start-ups concerning blockchain. Even though they have a fantastic blockchain use-case, they fail. Why? I point out three basic mistakes I‘ve witnessed from a neutral point of view.

Voting procedures are an indispensable part of democracy. The Blockchain technology enables to carry out the voting procedure using The blockchain system. But how does it work, and has it already been used?

Did Facebook understand the challenges EU-GDPR imposes for blockchain technology? An addition to Ep. 10 on Libra - and a deep dive on EU-GDPR challenges for Mark Zuckerberg‘s big project.