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7 August 2018

Blockchains And Antitrust: New Technology, Same Old Risks?

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Blockchain technology, particularly private blockchains, can provide a technological curtain behind which business transactions occur.
United States Antitrust/Competition Law

Blockchain technology, particularly private blockchains, can provide a technological curtain behind which business transactions occur. Still, any anticompetitive practices that stem from private blockchains are subject to scrutiny, when potentially in violation of antitrust laws in the United States or around the world. 

This Jones Day White Paper describes how blockchain participants can manage risk by implementing precautions and safeguards designed for the specific features of blockchain technology.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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