Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: International Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Description

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.

Dean Armstrong KC is Joint Head of The 36 Group and a member of 36 Commercial. He is a regular commentator and lectures extensively on all matters relating to data and cyber and, in recent times, has advised high profile entities on the GDPR and consequences of a data breach. He is the co-author of Cyber Litigation: The Legal Principles and Cyber Risks and Insurance: The Legal Principles both published by Bloomsbury Professional. Dan Hyde is a partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys specialising in cyber and digital law. Dan is Visiting Professor of Law at Queen Mary, University of London. Sam Thomas is a barrister at 2 Bedford Row. Sam's practice encompasses violent and financial crime, inquests and regulatory law.

I recommend it to anyone who wishes to have a better understanding of the legal implications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the Internet of Things -- Rod Thomas, Fellow, Cambridge Centre for Property Law, University of Cambridge * Review of 1st Edition *