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Cryptoasset investment fraud: inside the investigation

In many respects, Pinto acknowledged, cryptoasset frauds can be no different to classic investment scams or Ponzi schemes.

Investors are Paying Attention to Class Action Settlements. Are Their Advisers?

Overall, we are watching asset recovery trends continue upwards.

Technology sector offers economic and employment opportunity for Bermuda

Steven, who is chairing a virtual breakout session, 'Living, Employed and Deployed in Tech Central', at this week's Bermuda Tech Summit (13 – 15 October), said there was a misconception that job creation would be limited and only avai

DOJ Fires Shots Across the Bow; Announces Two Major Cyber Initiatives

The first announcement is that the DOJ will be launching its own Cyber-Fraud Initiative and will pursue civil charges against companies that act as government contractors and fail to meet cybersecurity requirements.

How AI in financial services is regulated in the UK

Deploying AI in the financial sector requires careful consideration of the existing regulatory framework.

Technology & Innovation: Recent Developments in Africa

The roll-out of 5G is commencing in Nigeria, and is continuing to be rolled out in other countries like South Africa and Kenya.

Carey Olsen announced as sponsor of Bermuda Tech Summit 2021

Other topics to be discussed at the summit, which is hosted by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, include the future of money through blockchain, the transformative power of decentralised finance, the influence of digital identity in financial servi

Europe’s unicorns come of age—COVID-19 lockdowns drive customer familiarity, utilisation and reliance on fintech

Banks will still have the appetite for fintech M&A in 2021, but the economic uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic will make them more cautious in their deal-making. S&P Global (January 2021)

US to target cryptocurrency firms involved in ML

The US government is reportedly set to prepare an array of actions, including sanctions to deter cryptocurrency firms getting involved in ransomware and laundering.

Taxation of cryptoassets: location, location, location

Cryptoassets are decentralised, meaning they are specifically designed not to have a location.

Coinbase Slams ‘Regulation By Litigation’ As SEC Threatens To Sue Over Lending Product

Grewal said the regulator considered Lend, which allows users to earn interest on digital assets, a security, a designation the company does not agree with.

How Digitisation Can Lead to Real Change in Africa’s Competition Laws

As a result, competition authorities are increasingly presenting novel theories of anticompetitive harm, which

Digital estate planning service launches

With the shift towards a paperless society, he said it has become difficult to know what exists.

EBRD launches SME online platform with legal and business guidance

The platform also provides businesses with legal guidance in corporate, employment and insolvency law, areas in which small business have strong demand for know-how and information.

UK prioritises US data transfers agreement

The government’s plans in relation to bolstering international data transfers also include the formation of a new International Data Transfers Expert Council.

Lessons learned: Cybersecurity trends in the US – Insights from in-house practice plus do’s & don’ts

These attacks affect all sectors including critical infrastructure and demonstrate the vulnerability of the world's largest economy in key economic sectors like finance, energy, food, and health.

Demystifying VASPs in Crypto Compliance

This definition encompasses a range of crypto businesses

Developments in the Mauritius Fintech Sector

Should such applicant meet the required eligibility criteria and satisfy the set requirements

Hogan Lovells advises Bitfield NV

In this quickly growing and dynamic environment

HSF: Asia Data Protection Update

The key issue is how the these new laws will affect the transfer of data out of mainland China.

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