Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks in Blockchain BBLC Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A company issues a security token on a public blockchain. The token is registered with the SEC in the US. The company later discovers that the token is being traded by residents of a country that prohibits foreign securities. What is the most significant legal risk?

   • AThe company must immediately delist the token from all exchanges to avoid liability.
   • BThe company must move the token to a private blockchain to avoid cross-border issues.
   • CThe company is protected by SEC registration and can ignore other countries' laws.
   • DThe company may be deemed to be offering unregistered securities in that country, leading to penalties and injunctions.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has no legal entity and is governed by a global community of token holders. The protocol's developers are spread across several countries. A regulator in one jurisdiction wants to hold the protocol accountable for unlicensed securities offerings. Which compliance strategy is most practical for the protocol to reduce legal exposure?

   • AMaintain full decentralization and argue that no single entity is responsible.
   • BShut down the protocol and relaunch under a new name to avoid enforcement.
   • CMove all development and governance to a country with no blockchain regulations.
   • DEstablish a legal entity in a favorable jurisdiction and implement a compliance framework that restricts access from high-risk jurisdictions.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common legal challenge when enforcing a smart contract in court?

   • AThe contract is automatically executed, so there is no dispute
   • BThe contract is not written in a human-readable language
   • CThe contract cannot be modified, so it is always valid
   • DThe contract is written in code that may be difficult to interpret as a legal agreement
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5. 4application · medium

   A cryptocurrency exchange operating in the EU and serving customers globally wants to comply with the EU's AML/CTF framework. The exchange uses a decentralized wallet service that does not perform KYC. Which action is most aligned with the EU's AML/CTF requirements?

   • ARestrict services to EU residents only to avoid cross-border AML/CTF obligations.
   • BAllow anonymous trading but report transactions above €10,000 to the financial intelligence unit.
   • CRely on the decentralized wallet service's own compliance program because it is a separate legal entity.
   • DRequire KYC verification for all customers before allowing trades and monitor transactions for suspicious activity.
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6. 5application · medium

   A company is developing a blockchain-based system for managing customer loyalty points. The system stores customer names and purchase history on-chain. The company is subject to GDPR. What is the most important design consideration?

   • AEnsure the blockchain is public so customers can verify their data.
   • BMinimize the personal data stored on-chain and implement mechanisms to support data subject rights like erasure.
   • CStore all data on-chain to ensure transparency and auditability.
   • DUse a private blockchain with no access controls to simplify development.
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