The Future of Aid Is On-Chain: What Crypto Means for Vulnerable Communities

Nanaki Dhesi's headshot next to a photo of the USF Law building.

The State of Crypto 2025 report shows that crypto has moved out of its adolescence and is entering adulthood. For those concerned with vulnerable populations, financial inclusion, and humanitarian aid, the maturation of crypto has real potential to lower barriers, increase… Continue Reading

This Giving Tuesday: How Blockchain Is Powering a New Era of Social Impact

Nanaki Dhesi's headshot next to a photo of the USF Law building.

As Giving Tuesday approaches, conversations about generosity and global impact take center stage. It’s also a good moment to look at how blockchain technology has started to reshape the way communities donate, fundraise, and respond to crises around the world.… Continue Reading

Government Onchain Open Data (GOOD) Project: Bridging the Gap Between Decentralized Storage and Civic Technology

The Government Onchain Open Data (GOOD) Project, conducted by Filecoin Teaching Legal Fellow Charles Belle and research by Reuben Rosenberg, addresses a critical challenge facing government entities: how to make decentralized storage accessible for public data preservation while maintaining democratic values… Continue Reading

NFTs and Consumer Protection: A Call for Standards in a Fragmented Market

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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm, with the market estimated at around $70 billion and applications stretching across art, gaming, and finance. Yet, amid this innovation, the rights of consumers are disturbingly overlooked. As NFTs become more… Continue Reading

From UMSA to MTMA and Beyond: The Regulatory Quilt of U.S. Money Transmission Regulations

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In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, regulating money services businesses has become increasingly complex. States are grappling with adapting their regulatory frameworks to keep pace with financial and technological innovations. In this blog post, we will explore the money transmitter… Continue Reading