The rapid growth of digital assets and non-fungible tokens (NFT’s) has created a range of novel legal issues that require expert advice. These include the tax implications of owning and trading crypto, money laundering, proceeds of crime, asset tracing and other criminal investigations.Learn more :b3i.tech/

At the heart of our practice is a profound comprehension – and authentic passion for – the technologies powering blockchain and associated advancements in distributive computing networks. Our clients range from multi-national regulated businesses seeking guidance on issues surrounding securities, to artificial intelligence laboratories that are developing machine learning platforms utilising distributed ledgers. We are also advising global crypto exchanges on regulatory, anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance as well as supporting them with their business strategies around the world.

UK Innovators Bringing Crypto Into Mainstream Finance

We are working closely with the FCA on the TechSprint model, which aims to bring together industry and regulators to develop technology-based ideas or proofs of concept that help address specific challenges within the financial services industry. The first phase of the TechSprint programme, ‘CryptoSprint’, prioritises:

The FCA is exploring how best to regulate cryptoassets in the UK. Join Adrian Yeo as he discusses this issue with Keith Vincent, Senior Advisory Lawyer at HM Treasury and Elise Soucie, Executive Director at Global Digital Finance. They’ll discuss the UK’s evolving regulatory framework and explore what role the FCA might play in influencing international markets.