FCA reforms clarify e-money customer fund protection requirements – OUT-LAW.com

‘Proposals by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will directly affect the way in which e-money firms handle customer funds prior to and during an insolvency process.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th December 2024

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Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash – BBC News

‘A multi-billion-dollar money laundering operation that formed when UK gangs were struggling to offload cash during lockdown has been uncovered by the National Crime Agency.’

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BBC News, 4th December 2024

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Bitcoin miner sues over £600m ‘lost in tip’ – BBC News

Posted December 4th, 2024 in compensation, cryptocurrencies, local government, news, waste by tracey

‘A man trying to recover a Bitcoin hard drive in a landfill site which he says is now worth about £600m is “seeking to bribe the council”, it has been claimed in court. Newport council has asked a High Court judge to strike out a claim by James Howells, who is attempting to sue the local authority to gain access to the site or get £495m in compensation.’

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BBC News, 3rd December 2024

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British gambling regulator prosecutes Sorare football game – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, gambling, licensing, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘Britain’s Gambling Commission is to prosecute Sorare, a multibillion-pound company that makes a fantasy football game promoted by the Premier League, for providing unlicensed gambling.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2024

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New bill introduced in Parliament to clarify crypto’s legal status – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 12th, 2024 in bills, cryptocurrencies, news by tracey

‘Tech-savvy owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.’

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Ministry of Justice, 11th September 2024

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High Court will take pragmatic approach to protect crypto fraud victims – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 10th, 2024 in civil procedure rules, cryptocurrencies, fraud, news, service out of jurisdiction by tracey

‘A recent High Court of England and Wales decision shows that the English courts are willing to interpret procedural service rules under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pragmatically to facilitate justice for victims of crypto fraud, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th September 2024

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UK crypto firm fine highlights regulatory agreement breach perils, say experts – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 13th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, enforcement, fines, news by tracey

‘The potential consequences of breaching voluntary requirements agreed with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been brought into sharp focus with recent enforcement action taken by the regulator, experts in financial regulation have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024

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Law Commission clarifies new digital asset property law intentions – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 8th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, Law Commission, news, reports by tracey

‘Information in and of itself would not attract property rights under proposed reforms to property law in England and Wales, the body recommending such reform has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th August 2024

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Tribunal requires overseas litigation funder to abide by ALF code – Legal Futures

‘The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has made an overseas funder’s compliance with key parts of the Association of Litigation Funders’ code of conduct a condition of granting a collective proceedings order.’

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Legal Futures, 7th August 2024

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Pair jailed for £5.7m cryptocurrency scam – BBC News

Posted May 8th, 2024 in conspiracy, cryptocurrencies, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men who stole more than £5.7m worth of cryptocurrency from victims all over the world have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2024

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Mountford Chambers

‘After receiving Royal Assent in October 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 is moving forward with the recent publishing of the draft guidance required by section 204 of the Act, advising on the procedures that companies can put in place to prevent persons associated with them from committing fraud offences contrary to section 199.’

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Mountford Chambers, 24th April 2024

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Insolvency law “entirely capable” of dealing with digital assets – Legal Futures

Posted April 24th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, insolvency, news by tracey

‘English insolvency law is “entirely capable of convenient and sensible application to disputes concerning digital assets”, an expert panel has declared.’

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Legal Futures, 24th April 2024

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UK bitcoin money laundering case underscores key prevention role of professional services – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 25th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, legal profession, money laundering, news by tracey

‘A recent case involving the seizure of over £2 billion worth of bitcoin in the UK highlights the crucial role professionals in the financial and legal sectors can play in preventing money laundering, a financial crime expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd March 2024

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Woman found with £2bn in Bitcoin convicted of money laundering arrangement offence – BBC News

Posted March 21st, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, money laundering, news by sally

‘A former takeaway worker found with Bitcoin worth more than £2bn has been convicted at Southwark Crown Court of a crime linked to money laundering.’

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BBC News, 20th March 2024

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News focus: Dr Bitcoin case comes to an abrupt end – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 18th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, forgery, news by tracey

‘Dr Craig Wright was accused of “forgery on an industrial scale” in a case that ended yesterday when the High Court ruled he is not the inventor of bitcoin. The judge found his adversaries’ evidence “overwhelming.”’

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Law Society's Gazette, 15th March 2024

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Law body considers which law governs digital asset disputes – OUT-LAW.com

‘The Law Commission of England and Wales has opened a new project to examine how questions on the application of private international law should be answered in the context of disputes over digital assets or electronic trade documents.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th February 2024

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Speech by HHJ Pelling KC: Issues in Crypto Currency Claims – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted December 11th, 2023 in cryptocurrencies, fraud, judges, news, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by HHJ Pelling KC: Issues in Crypto Currency Claims.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 7th December 2023

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UK to legislate for cryptoasset regulatory regime – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK government has confirmed that it will legislate for a new regulatory framework for cryptoassets.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st October 2023

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Anonymous litigant barred from bitcoin costs challenge – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 21st, 2023 in anonymity, costs, cryptocurrencies, news by sally

‘The absence of a specific procedure rule requiring a paying party’s name and address in costs assessment proceedings does not permit the party to conceal their identity from the court, an appeal judge has ruled.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 20th September 2023

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Financial Services and Markets Act 2023: Financial promotions and cryptoassets – Mills & Reeve

Posted August 25th, 2023 in brexit, chambers articles, cryptocurrencies, financial regulation, news by sally

‘The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023) has recently come into force, having received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023. It’s a significant piece of legislation which will introduce some fundamental changes to UK’s post-Brexit and regulatory landscape.’

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Mills & Reeve, 24th August 2023

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