Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reshaped our socio-legal understanding of "property." Prior to the launch of NFTs, laypersons and lawyers alike evaluated tangible and intangible assets in the context of physical (real) space....more
The world of cryptocurrencies on blockchains and the world of traditional assets in markets have often stood in stark contrast to one another since Bitcoin’s creation in 2008. The lack of a reliable bridge between these two...more
On 24 November 2023, the industry-led Technology Working Group of HM Treasury’s Asset Management Taskforce (Group) released an interim report (Report) outlining a strategic blueprint for the implementation of fund...more
Financial Firms Launch Crypto Products for Custody, Tokenization and Staking - In a recent press release, BitGo announced its plans “to create the first Bitcoin-only trust company” by partnering with Swan Bitcoin, a leading...more
Last year we explored certain challenges facing green and sustainability-linked finance and investments, noting the growing issues with greenwashing and the difficulties in connecting real-world evidence of the benefits of...more
At the beginning of this year we were asked by a client to advise on a new project – the tokenisation, and sale in the form of NFTs, of a previously illiquid asset. The project is ground-breaking and is the first time that...more
As the world economy increasingly goes digital, innovators and existing market participants are finding new ways to tokenize assets and expand upon their uses, particularly with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs have commonly...more
As the web further decentralizes based on blockchains, we are seeing new technology business models, particularly in the ecommerce sector, incorporate digital tokens into transaction flows by using digitally native tokens as...more
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
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been trending since the start of the year, and more companies and artists are getting involved with the latest blockchain innovation. Join us to dive deeper than the headlines as our presenters...more
It’s already been an epic year for blockchain, and it’s only March. As blockchain technology and digital currency companies are dominating today’s headlines, and more traditional companies get involved, what’s next for this...more