Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: International Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Providing a comprehensive explanation of blockchain, cryptocurrency and the international regulation and challenges that apply, this book introduces the reader to the core topics, including: global regulation of blockchain and cryptoassets; the Internet of Things; the Right to be Forgotten and the right to erasure; environmental, social and governance metrics; smart contracts; initial coin offerings; data protection regulation; Decentralised Autonomous Organisations ('DAOs') and the Metaverse.

Written by leading UK experts in cyber law, the Second Edition includes:
- fungible and non-fungible cryptoassets ('NFTs')
- remedy and tracing strategies
- financial hygiene requirements that flow from anti-money laundering
- counter-terrorist financing regulations.

Explaining the fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrency in an accessible and understandable way, and sparking new thinking about how old problems can be solved in new ways, this book is essential reading for anyone wishing to have a wider understanding of this complex and evolving area of law.

Author: Dean Armstrong Kc, Dan Hyde, Sam Thomas
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: 02/11/2023
Pages: 456
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781526521651

About the Author
Qc, Dean Armstrong: - Dean Armstrong QC is co-Head of Chambers at the 36 Group and Head of Cyber at 36 Commercial. He is a regular commentator on legal matters both for Sky and BBC TV as well as the radio, including featuring recently as a contributor on cyber matters on BBC Business Breakfast Briefing. Dean lectures extensively on all matters relating to data and cyber and, in recent times, has advised high profile entities on the GDPR and the consequences of a data breach. He is the co-author of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: International.Hyde, Dan: -

Dan Hyde writes, lectures and practises innovative law. A pioneer of the law as it applies to emerging tech he is a leading cybersecurity lawyer and advised the Law Commission on its recent review of cybersecurity and data protection law in the UK. He delivers talks around the World, is a Visiting Professor of Law at Queen Mary, University of London and has authored four published books on cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation. He is a partner at the international law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys and has been instructed in a number of high profile, ground breaking cases which frequently involve elements of cyber and emerging tech.
An Officer of the International Bar Association's Business Crime Committee he has been described by the Legal 500 as "a lawyer of the highest calibre". Dan's commentaries on legal developments have broadcast on national and international television and radio and published by the quality press. Dan is interested in entrepreneurship and for relaxation plays squash and practices martial arts.

Thomas, Sam: -

Sam Thomas is a barrister at 2 Bedford Row.
Sam's practice encompasses violent and financial crime, inquests and regulatory law. He provides written representations, advice and advocacy to clients facing the prospect of regulatory sanction.
He has acted as a led Junior and a Junior alone in complex confiscation and cash forfeiture hearings.

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