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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 4, April 2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. Sector by Sector: How Data Breaches are Wrecking Bottom Lines - “Data...more

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SEC Lists Crypto and Information Security Among its 2024 Examination Priorities

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On October 16, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Division of Examinations ("Examination Division") announced its 2024 Examination Priorities. Registrants should ensure that policies, procedures, and...more

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Consumer & Retail goes Phygital – are digital and physical assets converging?

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The Consumer & Retail Industry has been an early champion of the benefits of Web 3 concepts like NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and the metaverse, helping retailers to drive sales and growth and supercharge brand awareness. NFTs...more

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Japanese Government and Industry Members Signal Commitment to Growth of Web3 Businesses

A recent proposal issued by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, along with various other current private- and public-sector initiatives, signals a strong interest in promoting investment in and the growth of an...more

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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: How to Stay Safe in 'Wild West' of Crypto

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Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention of Bitcoin in 2009 opened the door to rethinking the way value can be transferred and stored. However, crypto markets have long been considered by most analysts and attorneys as the “Wild West” of...more

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You’ve been Airdropped: English Courts Approve Service of Lawsuit via NFT

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As the popularity of cryptocurrency as an investment asset balloons, the number and types of lawsuits involving crypto assets has also increased. Issues such as traceability and effective methods of service are now at the...more

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Crypto and Web3 Under Consumer Protection Scrutiny

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In the world of crypto and Web3, a great deal of attention has focused on who is responsible for regulation and any sector-specific regulations that would follow: Are tokens securities, commodities, currencies, or something...more

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Inclusiveness vs Volatility: The Impact of Crypto and Blockchain Technology on Business

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There are widely varying opinions on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Corporate and TMT expert Nicholas Kuria recently spoke to Africa Legal about the impacts of the technology on business, nations and lawyers. Originally...more

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The green revolution of blockchain?

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As current blockchain technology faces accusations of inefficiency and unsustainability, a new technology is finding its way to counteract them. Blockchain - Crypto blockchains are a highly discussed topic. Blockchain is...more

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Governor Newsom Signs Blockchain Executive Order Intended to Support Web3 Businesses and Provide Regulatory Clarity

Following President Biden’s March 9, 2022 “Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” on May 4, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued his own “Blockchain Executive Order to Spur...more

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Evolving Legal Issues for NFTs

Introduction to NFTs- Throughout 2021 and 2022, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have increasingly grown into public awareness. People often hear about NFTs through collectible projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, and...more

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Blockchain Technology Is Changing The Real Estate Industry

On February 10, 2022, the first NFT-based property was bought through an auction on Propy, a blockchain-focused real estate company. The Florida home was sold for $653,163 worth of Ether, and the home’s property rights were...more

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Cryptocurrency: Entrepreneurs Leveraging New Technology

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Our previous article in this series looked at the legal framework surrounding blockchain technology.  This article will look at practical uses for the technology. Blockchain technology has implications for many business...more

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Crypto, Tech and Slow Evolution Forward

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Crypto currency continues to be debated - some believe in it; others do not. The decision by the founder of Tesla to exit the market recently seems to have added a new element, however. Now the question is if crypto is energy...more

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Bitcoin Exchanges And The Cryptocurrency World Was Just Rocked

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In an unexpected to say the least case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, essentially, blew away the privacy doors of the cryptocurrency world when it forced a Bitcoin exchange to...more

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Cryptocurrency 101 for Lawyers – What is Mining?

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As we have continued with our cryptocurrency posts, we are often asked questions about the foundational elements of the technology behind cryptocurrency. This is not surprising really, it’s a new technology that’s still...more

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The Devil Is in the Details: SEC Regulation of Blockchain Technology

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Blockchain technology has captured the imagination of the financial services industry. Unfortunately, the adoption of the technology is impaired by a lack of clarity from regulators including the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more

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Digital Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

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Argentina - Virtual currencies are not legal tender under the country’s National Constitution, which designates the Central Bank as the only authority that may issue legal tender. Although not specifically regulated,...more

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On the Grid: Blockchain May Create New Possibilities for Grid Enhancements and Energy IoT Applications

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Just as blockchain technology has allowed for the tracking and authentication of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transactions, it could similarly mediate transactions in energy units. Blockchain technology — once...more

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