From Blockchain to Bitcoin: Legal Frameworks for the Digital Economy (On-Demand)

Course Description

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are reshaping how contracts are formed, executed, and enforced. This CLE demystifies both blockchain applications and cryptocurrency regulation for legal practitioners, covering smart contracts, digital agreements, and the complex regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets. The program provides essential coverage of landmark 2025 developments, including the GENIUS Act (comprehensive stablecoin regulation), Trump administration executive orders establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and major cryptocurrency enforcement cases. Participants will learn practical applications of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency compliance requirements, and how these technologies fit within traditional contract law principles. Lawyers will receive immediately applicable tools for advising clients on both blockchain implementations and cryptocurrency regulatory challenges.

Syllabus

1. Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
2. Smart Contracts and Digital Asset Applications
3. Data Storage, Privacy Compliance, and Cryptocurrency Records
4. Contract Law Applied to Blockchain and Crypto Transactions
5. Major 2025 Regulatory Developments: GENIUS Act, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, SEC “Crypto 2.0”
6. Key Cryptocurrency Cases and Enforcement Actions
7. Client Advisory: Advantages, Risks, and Compliance Requirements
8. Implementation Strategies and Professional Practice Development