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Disputes about cryptocurrencies – comfort from the Courts?

The English Courts have, however, provided some comfort with respect to the claims and relief potentially available to victims of cryptocurrency fraud.

Grant Thornton and Pinsent Masons collaborate to support effective data sharing across financial services

The proposed Open Finance concept is much wider than Open Banking; affecting mortgage providers, consumer credit firms, investment and pension funds, as well as general insurers and intermediaries.

Matheson FinTech practice group retains Band 1 Ranking in Chambers FinTech Guide 2022

Matheson’s FinTech practice group draws together the firm’s market-leading financial regulatory and transactional practices, as well as its robust technology team.

Cryptocurrency-based crime doubled in 2021

The regulator has previously estimated that as many as 2.3 million UK consumers now hold cryptoassets but has described investment in them as “high risk”.

Jersey blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2022

Jersey has an exceptional pool of blockchain expertise, developed from the JFSC’s forward thinking attitude combined with Jersey’s flexible erange of corporate vehicles and favourable tax regime.

In Law360, Attorneys Analyze Legal Implications and Opportunities in the Metaverse

They then provide an overview of certain legal issues applicable to Web3 and the metaverse including contract law, property law, securities law, IP law, copyright law and data privacy law.

Global business leaders voice major concerns over the use of Artificial Intelligence

World's largest law firm calls for a system of 'algorethics' so that the right checks and balances can be put in place

Bermuda blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2022

Bermuda has been recognised as a global leader in the regulation of businesses using blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Ogier recognised among leading fintech specialists

Chambers FinTech identifies the leading payments, blockchain, cyber security and data protection specialists globally, and the rankings are based on thousands of in-depth research interviews.

The impact of the EU digital initiatives on the creation, exploitation of and access to digital rights and assets

Regulators across the globe are currently developing strategies to address the challenges of the digital economy.

Luxembourg companies to hold virtual meetings until 31 December 2022

The following rules will continue to apply notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the articles of association of the relevant company and regardless of the number of participants relating to (i) general meetings and (ii) meetings of board of dir

German bank cleans $113 million in dirty crypto for the government

Gone are the days when criminals used Bitcoin to hide proceeds from illicit activities.

Appleby top Ranked firm for Offshore FinTech

The Group supports leading technology companies alongside a roster of young enterprises breaking new ground in the FinTech space.

Fintech Global Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021

In this, we look forward to 2022 and have summarised key legal and regulatory developments in the fintech space in 2021.

Bitcoin trial: Defendant wins dispute over $50B in Bitcoin

Craig Wright, a computer scientist who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, prevailed in a civil trial verdict Monday against the family of a deceased business partner that claimed it was owed half of a cryptocurrency fortune worth tens of billions

Patents send ‘powerful message’ to green technology investors

A patent gives the owner an exclusive right to commercially exploit the patented invention for the duration of the patent's life, normally 20 years.

Carey Olsen and Oakbridge support Fintonia on the launch of bitcoin fund

Susan said: "It was great helping Fintonia in launching its new fund at a time where we are seeing an increasing number of Singapore managers using Jersey as their domicile of choice."

German court considers AI generated inventions

The ruling is the latest in a string of decisions made by patent authorities and the courts around the world that concern ‘DABUS’, an AI system that US scientist and technologist Dr. Stephen Thaler has claimed is responsible for autonomous inv

Leaked emails reveal how Macquarie Bank became entangled in an $80 billion scandal

A memo submitted ahead of the board meeting noted: "The risk of reputational damage remains should the German authorities take action against the funds."

Freshfields launches virtual learning experience to improve access to opportunities in UK

The virtual experience is the latest initiative to be introduced as part of Freshfields’ commitment to social mobility and inclusiveness