16 Apr 2024

Cryptoassets: Compare

This first edition of the Cryptoassets Law Over Borders Comparative Guide gives a practical overview of the law regulating cryptoassets in key jurisdictions around the world. It covers issues such as licensing and anti-money laundering requirements, the regulation of cryptoasset promotion, rules governing crypto bankruptcy and insolvency, the legal treatment of DAOs and smart contracts, and provides insight into proposed legal reform in this complex and rapidly evolving space.

Jurisdictions

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Questions

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  • 1 .  Are cryptoassets (including, for example, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and non-fungible tokens) defined and, if so, what are the major elements?
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  • 2 .  What are the major laws/regulations specifically related to cryptoassets?
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  • 3 .  How are different types of cryptoassets regulated?
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  • 4 .  Is there an authorisation/licensing regime applicable to cryptoasset issuers/providers/exchanges and, if so, what are the requirements?
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  • 5 .  Is the promotion of cryptoassets to consumers or investors regulated and, if so, how?
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  • 6 .  What anti-money laundering requirements apply to cryptoassets?
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  • 7 .  How is the ownership of cryptoassets defined or regulated?
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  • 8 .  How are Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) treated?
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  • 9 .  Are there any particular laws or rules which apply in the event of the crypto bankruptcy or insolvency?
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  • 10 .  Is a smart contract enforceable as a legal contract?
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  • 11 .  What recourse does a victim of crypto fraud have?
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  • 12 .  Are there any other ongoing legal or regulatory consultations or other legal frameworks in the pipeline relating to cryptoassets?

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