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Global Payments Newsletter, January 2022
27 January 2022
Key developments of interest over the last month include: Hong Kong: HKMA issues Discussion Paper on crypto and stablecoins Ireland: Central Bank publishes "Dear CEO" letter...
Blockchain technology will potentially revolutionize supply chains, agreements, contracts, currencies, and more. It may continue to evolve unpredictably, but it seems that elements or derivations of this technology will be part of business and our everyday lives for the foreseeable future.
Our global practice helps clients take advantage of blockchain technology's huge potential and disruptive impact, while avoiding falling foul of ever-developing regulatory and legal requirements. We work with a wide range of clients as they explore disintermediation, digital currencies, token sales, and new uses for blockchain. Our extensive experience helps clients find solutions in a complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Representative experience
Advising a client on strategic blockchain, cryptocurrency, and IP matters, including the development of a blockchain solution for tracking IP/Patent assets.
Representation of a blockchain infrastructure client in connection with blockchain, cryptocurrency, and tax advice regarding non-profit initial coin offering.
Representation of CertiK, a verification platform for blockchain ecosystems smart contracts, in connection with its smart contract verification business.
Advising numerous clients in connection with token sales and the regulatory treatment of digital tokens.
Advising a leading retail bank on a payments-focused blockchain project.
Advising a global online payment services provider on the development of new products, business models, and use of digital currencies in the UK and Europe.
Advising R3 CEV in connection with a project deploy smart contract code in connection with high-value financing transactions.
Assisting a bitcoin exchange platform in Germany in respect of authorisation under the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.
Advising the International Blockchain Real Estate Association on a pilot program using Bitcoin and blockchain for transferring and tracking real property title and other public records.
Advising the corporate venture arm of a leading retail bank on an investment in a blockchain intelligence company.
Awards and recognitions
2018
TMT Firm of the Year
The Legal 500 UK Awards
2019
Band 2 for FinTech
Chambers Global
Band 1 for Financial Services: Payments Law
Chambers UK
