Antitrust Considerations for Private Permissioned Blockchains

In the first few months of his presidency, President Trump has already taken significant steps toward fulfilling his campaign promise to limit the regulation of digital assets and promote the adoption of blockchain technology. Partners Karen Lent and Kenneth Schwartz discuss the regulatory landscape for blockchain technology under the Trump administration, highlighting potential antitrust concerns associated with private, permissioned blockchains — including risks of collusion and information sharing among competitors.