Blockchain and Cryptocurrency : International Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Providing a comprehensive explanation of blockchain, cryptocurrency and the international regulation and challenges that apply, this book introduces the reader to the core topics, including: global regulation of blockchain and cryptoassets; the Internet of Things; the Right to be Forgotten and the right to erasure; environmental, social and governance metrics; smart contracts; initial coin offerings; data protection regulation; Decentralised Autonomous Organisations ('DAOs') and the Metaverse.

Written by leading UK experts in cyber law, the Second Edition includes:
- fungible and non-fungible cryptoassets ('NFTs')
- remedy and tracing strategies
- financial hygiene requirements that flow from anti-money laundering
- counter-terrorist financing regulations.

Explaining the fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrency in an accessible and understandable way, and sparking new thinking about how old problems can be solved in new ways, this book is essential reading for anyone wishing to have a wider understanding of this complex and evolving area of law.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Cyber Law online service.

Dean Armstrong KC is a very experienced litigator who is widely recognised as one of the leading cyber and data lawyers in the country. Dean is ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners for his crypto work.
He is a regular commentator and lectures extensively on all matters relating to data and cyber and, in recent times, has advised high profile entities on the GDPR and consequences of a data breach.
He is the co-author of Cyber Litigation: The Legal Principles, Cyber Risks and Insurance: The Legal Principles and Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight - Cryptocurrency in Matrimonial Finance all published by Bloomsbury Professional.

Dan Hyde writes, lectures and practises innovative law. A pioneer of the law as it applies to emerging tech he is a leading cybersecurity lawyer and advised the Law Commission on its recent review of cybersecurity and data protection law in the UK. He delivers talks around the World, is a Visiting Professor of Law at Queen Mary, University of London and has authored four published books on cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation. He is a partner at Keystone Law and has been instructed in a number of high profile, ground breaking cases which frequently involve elements of cyber and emerging tech.
An Officer of the International Bar Association's Business Crime Committee he has been described by the Legal 500 as “a lawyer of the highest calibre”. Dan's commentaries on legal developments have broadcast on national and international television and radio and published by the quality press. Dan is interested in entrepreneurship and for relaxation plays squash and practices martial arts.

Sam Thomas is a barrister at 2 Bedford Row.
Sam's practice encompasses violent and financial crime, inquests and regulatory law. He provides written representations, advice and advocacy to clients facing the prospect of regulatory sanction.
He has acted as a led Junior and a Junior alone in complex confiscation and cash forfeiture hearings.