Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: International Legal and Regulatory Challenges

The importance of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continually evolving. The first book on this increasingly important topic, it is a pioneering and seminal read which aims to identify regulatory gaps and establish the first applicable legal framework.

Written by well-known experts in cyber law, this reference work covers:

· Blockchain – IP/ownership/legal consequences of use/areas of regulation
· Crypto Assets – Security of wallets/IP/Data Sovereignty
· The internet of things – Current regulation/ability of smart cities based on IOT to comply with pending legislation/regulation
· The impact of GDPR/DPB
· How Blockchain will impact on ownership of raw materials, eg energy, power and water and the legal implications
· Comparative international compliance regimes/cross border jurisdiction issues
· International cyber enforcement and certification
· Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) – Regulation and liability

Coverage of the FCA/Bank of England/UK Treasury discussion paper for cryptocurrencies is also included and the impact these guidelines will have on possible future regulations. Case studies, flowcharts and handy checklists are also included for ease of use.

Essential reading for commercial practitioners, IT and IP practicioners, financial regulatory practitioners, corporate/white collar crime practitioners, property practitioners, in-house counsel, practitioners in private practice, particularly those who advise entrepreneurs, and corporate and individual investors.

Dean Armstrong KC is a very experienced litigator who is widely recognised as one of the leading cyber and data lawyers in the country. Dean is ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners for his crypto work.
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, Cyber Risks and Insurance: The Legal Principles and Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight - Cryptocurrency in Matrimonial Finance all published by Bloomsbury Professional.

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 Keystone Law 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.

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.