Legal issues hold back blockchain as investors explore cryptoassets
Monday 12 July 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.28.1
Commentary: Conspiracy law could solve blockchain’s oversight problem
By Michael Kanovitz and Ruth Brown
New blockchain adopters will encounter a gamut of crimes for which they are ill-prepared. But the response thus far has been tepid despite a deluge of complaints. Legal protection is needed but will require blockchain architectures to be fixed. For blockchains that refuse to comply, regulators can use conspiracy laws to exert pressure. If innovations are to take root, legal enforcement mechanisms must be incorporated into blockchains.
Read the full commentary on the website.
Meeting: Cryptoassets: Risks, opportunities and valuation
Tuesday 20 July, 16:00-17:00
With the financial stress of Covid-19 and inflation fears, institutional investors are exploring cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets as alternative investments. However, as we witness the beginning of a major portfolio diversification shift, uncertainty remains. In partnership with Kroll, OMFIF DMI hosts this virtual panel on the cryptoasset landscape. The panel discusses market trends, types of cryptoassets, ways of valuing cryptoassets, risk and adoption.
Register to attend here.
