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Ofcom softens position on UK mobile market consolidation

Ofcom set out its position after citing changes in technology and consumer demand in recent years.

Rights and principles proposed to guide digital transformation

The Commission is hoping to have the draft declaration signed by summer 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

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.