While at first I decided to ignore the hype surrounding Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, I’ve become increasingly interested in the legal implications of virtual currencies and how my clients might be impacted in the future. I’m giving presentations to various groups on the topic this year, and I look forward to seeing what the new year brings. Here is a good overview of the regulatory landscape as of the beginning of 2018:
https://www.coindesk.com/writing-blockchain-rulebook-2018/