The Basics of Bitcoin Structuring

Joel S. Telpner participated in a program, "Bitcoin and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs): A Primer on Offerings, Trading and Enforcement," sponsored by the New York City Bar.

Mr. Telpner discussed "The Basics of Bitcoin Structuring," including:

• What Are the Legal Aspects of Bitcoin, ICOs and Token Offerings
• How Trading and Derivatives Work
• Regulators
• How to Use ICOs to Pay for Goods and Services
• How the Liability and Documents Work
• Accredited Investors vs. Retail Investors and Bubbles