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The sale of fine art prints and multiples carries significant risk, from falsely limited editions to outright fraud. Buyers often rely on Certificates of Authenticity, yet these documents are frequently incomplete, non-compliant, or unverifiable. This post explores the legal requirements governing fine art certificates—particularly under California law—the consequences of non-compliance, and how blockchain-based authentication offers a more transparent, reliable solution for

The End of the ICO Honeymoon With the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) 'honeymoon' brought to a slowdown by US regulatory action, the true effect of the ICO boom has been laid bare. 2017 saw the peak in ICO activity, with issuers raising substantial funds on the back of tokens minted with nothing underpinned other than the bold promises of management and a unique digital token. In essence, these ICO investors invested in nothing more than tokens rendered authentic and unique by b

Blockchain offers powerful solutions for fine art authentication, provenance, and ownership—but only when the data behind it is trustworthy. This article explores why blockchain is a natural fit for fine art, the risks of uncurated registries, and how a collector-focused, carefully verified approach like The Fine Art Ledger’s builds real transparency, trust, and long-term value in the art market.