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Check Your Wallet: UK High Court Green-Lights Serving Court Papers By NFTs

Crypto exchanges will be following the ruling 'very closely', according to one lawyer, and it paves the way for further litigation in the space.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Law Firm Accepting Cryptocurrency in 'Leap of Faith' Sparked by Client Desire

"We've already gotten a few nice paychecks out of being able to accept cryptocurrency, so that's music to a managing partner's ears," says Agentis Law's Jacqueline Calderín.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Swiss Crypto Startup Valour Appoints First-Ever General Counsel

"Regardless of market conditions, we will continue to build out our product offerings and attract top-tier talent like Peter that will set Valour up for long-term success in providing access to safe, secure and regulated digital assets," Valour CEO Russell Starr said.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

China NFT Ruling Seeks to 'Cool Down the Hype,' Hong Kong Attorneys Say

While China's first-ever NFT court ruling added stricter burdens to marketplaces and led to some NFT bans, many think it is setting the stage for the growth of the digital asset market in the country.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Takeaways: How Attorneys and Law Firms Can Make Money in the Metaverse, Part I

In theory, there are going to be massive business opportunities to create products and services within the Metaverse in all sorts of areas, says cryptocurrency journalist, Khashayar Abbasi.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Disclaiming SEC Disclaimers: Making Sense of Employee Views

What are SEC-regulated entities and defense practitioners to make of SEC employees' "personal views" as articulated in public speeches, particularly when those views are clearly presented and later referred to as guidance on the agency's views? Put differently, how should an entity treat views that are initially disclaimed and nonbinding but that have manifestly factored into how the agency evaluates its regulated entities and individuals?
13 minute read

Legaltech News

Coin Center Lawsuit Underscores How Cryptocurrency's Anonymity Is Double-Edged Sword

As the federal government pushes to regulate illicit activity in the cryptocurrency market, their attempts to treat the blockchain-powered currency like fiat currency is causing privacy worries.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

A Divorce Lawyer's Crash Course in Cryptocurrency

If you are anticipating handling a divorce case, it is advisable to garner some basic knowledge about cryptocurrency and its implications in the dissolution process.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Deja Vu: Crypto Crash as Catalyst for Regulatory Reform

Despite the fear and uncertainty surrounding this year's Bitcoin and broader crypto market meltdown, many legal professionals and regulators have seen enough market cycles to know that crisis and chaos can be a catalyst of healthy reform.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Firms Accepting Cryptocurrency Persevere Amid Volatility

As cryptocurrency faces significant blows in value, firms that are accepting it as payment hold strong, but note that precautions are well-advised to safeguard themselves in the volatile market.
4 minute read

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