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Weekly Blockchain Blog - April 2024 #2

BakerHostetler on 4/8/2024

AI Protocols Merge, VC Crypto Funding Increases, Tether Completes SOC 2 Audit - According to a recent press release, “SingularityNET (SNET), the world’s first decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) network, Fetch.ai, a...more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, March 2024

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/29/2024

We are pleased to share the March 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

Singapore International Commercial Court Issues First Decision on Recognition of Cross-Border Bankruptcy Cases under Model Law

Jones Day on 3/26/2024

Established in 2015 as a trusted neutral forum to meet increasing demand for effective transnational dispute resolution, the Singapore International Commercial Court (the "SICC") is a division of the General Division of the...more

ESG in APAC: 3 Trends to Watch in 2024

White & Case LLP on 3/7/2024

Faced with increased scrutiny by consumers, regulators, shareholders and boards, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have been at the forefront for multinational companies globally. Multinational...more

Monetary Authority of Singapore Launches Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Dechert LLP on 12/21/2023

Following four rounds of public consultation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) formally launched the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (the Taxonomy) at COP28 on 3 December 2023. The Taxonomy is not designed to be an...more

Asia Regulatory Update Newsletter - December 2023

Latham & Watkins LLP on 12/13/2023

As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region covering the second half of the year. ...more

Interpreting the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency: Singapore courts adopt a uniform, consistent and expansive...

A&O Shearman on 11/30/2023

Creditors involved in cross-border restructuring or insolvency proceedings of corporate groups will find that the approach of the Singapore courts to questions of cross-border insolvency provides the assurance of an orderly...more

Emerging Asia powering ahead with decarbonisation agenda

A&O Shearman on 11/27/2023

Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the risks and opportunities...more

AnAn affirmed – Singapore court confirms arbitration agreements trump winding-up applications

Hogan Lovells on 10/11/2023

The Singapore High Court has again confirmed that a winding-up application concerning a disputed debt that is subject to an arbitration agreement will be dismissed if the arbitration agreement is prima facie valid and covers...more

September 2023 Global Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/5/2023

Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

Court Upholds Tornado Cash Sanctions; New Crypto Products Launch; IRS Proposes Digital Asset Regulations; Crypto Enforcement and...

BakerHostetler on 8/28/2023

District Court Upholds Tornado Cash Sanctions, DOJ Charges Founders - On August 17, a Texas federal court found that Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer (which obscures the source of crypto transactions) is an entity that can be...more

Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG - August 2023

Latham & Watkins LLP on 8/28/2023

As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region....more

District Energy: review of international regulation and the future of district heating and cooling in Australia

White & Case LLP on 8/23/2023

Global demand for air conditioning is projected to triple over the next 30 years, with most of this demand emanating from developing countries. Given the global commitment towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the...more

Cryptocurrency Not Recognised as Money, Singapore High Court Rules

Morgan Lewis on 4/24/2023

The Singapore High Court recently rejected Algorand Foundation’s application to liquidate Three Arrows Capital based on a claim of 53.5 million USD Coin (USDC)—a form of cryptocurrency also known as a stablecoin, designed to...more

The European Union and Singapore Launch Digital Partnership

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/15/2023

In a statement released on February 1, 2023, the European Union ("EU") and Singapore strengthened their cooperation as strategic partners. Following the announcement of a new Digital Partnership between the EU and Singapore....more

Singapore: A Rising Tiger Economy for Startups and Venture Capital in Asia

Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/31/2023

As we project ourselves forward in 2023, amidst the clouds, a bright spot for optimism is burning brightly for early stage, deep tech startup companies and investors. It’s no surprise that last year we saw a decrease in...more

Singapore’s Charge to Net Zero: What It Means for International Energy Transition Players

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 11/3/2022

The Singapore government has committed to enhance the island nation’s green transition ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, a boost from Singapore’s previous goal set in 2020. The energy regulator in Singapore has concluded...more

Foreign direct investment - Global trends and developments

BCLP on 10/17/2022

The regulation of foreign direct investment, or FDI, has been in the spotlight for most of 2022 and will likely remain a key issue for dealmakers and cross-border M&A in 2023. Globally, we continue to see a trend towards...more

Global Payments Newsletter, September 2022

Hogan Lovells on 10/5/2022

Key developments of interest over the last month include plans to consider increasing regulation on crypto firms in several countries; the Bank of Thailand publishing a payment development strategy for 2022-2024; and "The...more

Property Rights in NFTs Are in the Spotlight

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/23/2022

Interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) — unique digital assets created and sold on blockchains — has exploded in the past year. Buyers have paid many millions for these digital goods, and online marketplaces have developed in...more

Uncovering the Metaverse: The Regulation of NFTs

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP on 8/2/2022

The legal landscape surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is still within its infancy stages and is largely an unprecedented field of law. Nonetheless, some have started to test the waters in this uncharted area around the...more

Data Protection on the Blockchain: Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission Weighs In

Fox Rothschild LLP on 7/21/2022

Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has published a guide on data protection in the blockchain. Some key points: Permissionless blockchain: •Any personal data published in-clear is a form of public...more

Court in Singapore Enjoins Transfer of Bored Ape NFT

ArentFox Schiff on 7/13/2022

On May 13, 2022, a Singaporean man won a worldwide injunction prohibiting the transfer of ownership of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) at the center of a dispute between him and an online persona with the screen name of...more

Legal Issues and Trends in the Singapore Crypto Scene

Morgan Lewis on 7/7/2022

Singapore has become a popular destination for new and existing cryptocurrency funds, just in time for the perceived oncoming “crypto winter.” This LawFlash spotlights trends and legal issues that companies should be aware of...more

Enhancements to Singapore’s Cybersecurity Governance

McDermott Will & Emery on 4/27/2022

On 4 March 2022, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) announced two initiatives intended to address the impact of increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the rise of new sectors of the digital economy...more

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