"If the decentralised governance of bitcoin really is a myth, then in my judgment there is much to be said for the submission that bitcoin developers, while acting as developers, owe fiduciary duties to the true owners of...more
In Tulip Trading Limited v Bitcoin Association for BSV, the High Court summarily dismissed Tulip's claim against certain bitcoin software developers and controllers. In doing so, the Court held that cryptoasset software...more
Recent decisions in Singapore and New Zealand confirm that the courts are prepared to act to provide greater certainty and support to stakeholders in cryptoassets....more
5/28/2020
/ Algorithmic Trading ,
Appeals ,
Breach of Contract ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Hackers ,
Liquidation ,
Mistake ,
New Zealand ,
Personal Property ,
Singapore ,
Trustees ,
Unilateral Modification
The High Court has determined that Bitcoin (and other similar cryptocurrencies) can be considered property under English law, and could be the subject of a proprietary injunction. The Court granted the injunction to assist an...more
2/12/2020
/ Bitcoin ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Federal Agency Taskforce ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Insurance Industry ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Personal Property ,
Ransomware ,
Remedies ,
UK ,
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