03/15/2022
Crypto sleuth may have found tokens of sanctioned Russians
Crypto forensics firm Elliptic said it has passed on to authorities information on a digital wallet that may be linked to sanctioned Russian officials and oligarchs.
FinTech
03/14/2022
Carey Olsen and JTC Group support Global X on first physically-backed crypto offering
Working alongside onshore counsel Simmons & Simmons, the Carey Olsen team advising Global X on the Jersey aspects of the structuring and implementation process of the ETP
03/14/2022
Open finance at heart of Scottish fintech cluster’s 10-year roadmap
There is still a lot to do to attain the advances that could drive meaningful change.
03/14/2022
Hill Dickinson advises Maven on US$8.3m co-investment deal into fintech Delio
The software enables financial institutions to offer a more intuitive investment experience, enhance their operational efficiency and gather invaluable user insights.
03/09/2022
Germany’s insurtech market matures and consolidates
There were around 150 insurtech companies in Germany as of mid-2021.
03/02/2022
Crypto assets go mainstream – new SFC and HKMA guidance for intermediaries and banks on virtual asset-related activities
The guidance comes in the form of a joint circular issued by the Securities and Futures Commission
02/28/2022
Global digitalization of the financial services sector: Adapting to a changing world
During this webinar we will be talking to experts who are currently playing a significant role in the financial technology spectrum
02/25/2022
US ruling on AI and copyright reflects ongoing UK debate
The US Copyright Office rejected his application in 2019, finding that it “lacks the human authorship necessary to support a copyright claim"
02/23/2022
Revolutionising the "creator" economy: are non-fungible tokens "virtual assets" in the Cayman Islands?
English law provides welcome direction as to the determination as to what constitutes a traditional "investment"
02/23/2022
Cyber security: mitigating the risks of increasingly “green” international arbitrations
This goal goes hand in hand with our sector leading carbon reduction targets as a globally operating law firm and our climate protection ambitions.
02/22/2022
How UK financial services regulation applies to AI to be explained to businesses
“Different types and sizes of firms will have different views and needs, and any regulatory interventions should be proportionate."
02/22/2022
Cryptocurrency – The operational risks of holding crypto
A private key is hundreds of digits long in binary, and generally shows as a 64 character alphanumeric.
02/21/2022
Crypto-assets regulation around the world
Integral to the crypto-asset ecosystem are crypto exchanges
02/18/2022
Ofcom softens position on UK mobile market consolidation
Ofcom set out its position after citing changes in technology and consumer demand in recent years.
02/17/2022
Rights and principles proposed to guide digital transformation
The Commission is hoping to have the draft declaration signed by summer 2022.
02/08/2022
SurePoint Technologies Announces Launch of Law Firm Time Management Solution, SureTime
The new, intuitive application provides automatic time management capabilities and ease-of-use for all law firm employees
02/06/2022
Crypto Regulation by any Other Name
The Act’s proposed language failed to gain approval when introduced last year as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, so its being included in any final version is not a foregone conclusion.
02/01/2022
Major international call for crypto clarity over inconsistent cross-border rules
The GDF annual member survey cited “lack of regulatory clarity” as a top challenge for the industry in 2022 for the third year running.
01/27/2022
Russian Central Bank proposes a ban on cryptocurrencies
Following the ban on crypto mining in China, Russia has become one of the global leaders by mining capacity so the proposal has serious implications for the fintech sector.
01/20/2022
Law Society renews partnership with Amiqus
The Law Society of Scotland has renewed its strategic partnership with Amiqus as the tech firm’s researchers develop “inheritance calculator”.