01/12/2024
Clifford Chance acts as counsel to VanEck on pioneering bitcoin ETF
A total of 11 bitcoin ETFs were approved for listing by the SEC.
FinTech
01/12/2024
EU – The “Data Act”: New rules on switching cloud services and IoT data
Like much of the EU’s new digital package, the name of the instrument does not always clearly explain what it actually does.
01/03/2024
Carey Olsen's Steven Rees Davies recognised as leading FinTech and blockchain practitioner
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited partner Steven Rees Davies has been recognised as one of Bermuda's leading practitioners in FinTech and blockchain by Who's Who Legal.
12/21/2023
Latham & Watkins Launches Tech Regulation Portal
Online tool helps businesses navigate the latest regulation governing digital businesses in the UK and EU.
12/21/2023
A&O launches SaaS partnership with Microsoft and Harvey
The tool runs on Microsoft Azure, which provides a robust, flexible and secure platform.
12/15/2023
DSA social media monitoring powers used for first time in wake of Dublin riots
Ireland is expected to have a leading role in enforcing the DSA given the number of large tech companies which have their European headquarters within the country.
12/13/2023
Digital pound may be a not too distant reality in the UK
A digital pound would be a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), akin to a digital banknote.
12/13/2023
Appleby Isle of Man Receives Top Rankings for Fintech Work
Appleby is the only Isle of Man law firm to be recognised by the leading industry directory in the fintech sector.
12/13/2023
Chambers Fintech Recognizes Baker McKenzie Among Top 10 Leading Global Law Firms
Continuing to build its bench strength in the area, Baker McKenzie achieved three new rankings in the FinTech Legal category in Canada, Peru and Thailand.
12/07/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills advises SoftBank Corp. on investment in vehicle-connectivity partnership
The SoftBank investment is subject to regulatory approvals in various jurisdictions and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the first half of 2024.
12/07/2023
Data breaches in the Cayman Islands
Importantly, data breaches can occur accidently or deliberately.
12/07/2023
Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong: useful guidance from the family court on issues of disclosure and wanton spending
Crypto investments present a particularly challenging aspect of discovery
12/06/2023
UK government seeks AI copyright code conclusion in December
In the aftermath of Berry’s comments, Out-Law reached out to the UKIPO seeking clarity on the timelines for the AI copyright code project.
12/04/2023
Dentons Collaborates with PICCASO Privacy Labs and Capgemini on launch of Data Privacy Risk white paper
The paper was compiled by a diverse team of 17 members
11/27/2023
Freshfields' Data Trends Report 2024 forecasts challenges and opportunities of AI in a privacy-driven world
This forward-looking report examines eight key themes
11/24/2023
Co-head of Bird & Bird international Privacy and Data Protection practice contributes to UK Government report on international data transfers
The report also encourages a call to action globally to start a constructive conversation and lay foundations for a future global framework
11/21/2023
Hackers blow regulatory whistle over data breach
The SEC rules require US public companies to disclose “material cybersecurity incidents” within four business days of determining that a cybersecurity incident is material.
11/21/2023
Hogan Lovells whitepaper calls for legal certainty to establish trust in a digital world
Digital Trust is the cornerstone of successful digital adoption.
11/16/2023
Major deals could signal emerging partnership between the arts and AI
The deal will provide a wealth of high quality data to OpenAI to allow it to further train its AI tools and improve its product.
11/16/2023
Ofcom provides detail on Online Safety Act ‘illegal harms’ regime
The initial tranche of draft codes and guidance issued address just one aspect of the new legislative regime – the ‘illegal harms’ duties arising under the Act.