Blockchain Society studies the societal impact of blockchain technologies from a law and policy perspective.   They are thinking about questions such as:     How are blockchain applications governed? What internal factors contribute to the success of a blockchain application?   How do different societal...

EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum : The European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum aims to accelerate blockchain innovation and the development of the blockchain ecosystem within the EU, and so help cement Europe’s position as a global leader in this transformative new technology. This project monitor...

Libra project, a scientist’s opinion   Interview with Dr Iwa Salami, senior lecturer in financial law and regulation at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London.     How could the introduction of Libra (without regulatory interventions) impact the financial system (maybe...

DECODE is a response to people’s concerns about a loss of control over their personal information on the internet. The ability to access, control and use personal data has become a means by which internet companies can drive profits.   The people who create much of this data have lost control over how...

Libra project, a scientist’s opinion   Interview with Maurizio Mensi, Professor of Law & Economics at the National School of Administration (SNA), professor of Information & Communications Law at the LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome and co-head of @LawLab, a research centre on Cyber & Telecommunications-Media-Technology...

Facebook’s announcement that it would introduce a cryptocurrency sparked a debate about the added value, security and regulatory aspects of virtual currencies. What lessons can the EU draw ahead of the potential launch of Libra in 2020?