The pace and volume of change in the cryptocurrency market is accelerating around the world, and more and more established financial institutions are entering the space while regulators try to keep pace. Recent high-profile developments and market volatility have increased calls for scrutiny and regulatory controls. Navigating this fast-paced environment within a fragmented regulatory framework can be challenging.
This virtual seminar series provides insight into how the regulatory environment is changing and the future of cryptocurrencies within the financial services sector.
If you have any questions regarding these trainings, please contact Emma Dunbar.
Please be careful: The advanced guidance provided in these sessions is not intended to be comprehensive legal advice.
Crypto Boot Camp 2022 Glossary
Accompanying this series, we have developed AZ of blockchain and crypto jargon.
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crypto ecosystem
This training session will cover the key legal structures of cryptocurrencies and the participants in the crypto ecosystem, including exchanges, wallets and custodians.
Speakers: Mark Simpson; Julian Hoi; Steffi Illegems; Subatra Tiltitanparam; Sarah Williams
Integrating crypto into established financial services
Part 1: Funds and Listings
This panel will examine fund structures and challenges of traditional funds investing in crypto assets, including the rise of cryptocurrencies and tokenized bonds as part of asset management.
Speakers: Bill Fuggle; Joy Lam; Stephanie Magnus; Catherine Martuzin; Ansgar Schott
Integrating crypto into established financial services
Part 2: Practical Considerations
This panel will address practical issues such as payment in cryptocurrencies, compliance with protection/custody and outsourcing requirements, territoriality of offerings, and regulatory warnings to consumers.
Speakers: Karen Mann; Melody Hoi; Julian Hoi; Shemila Jeevaratnam.Subatra Tiltitanparam
Crypto Risk: Significant Legal and Regulatory Risk
The panel will consider various key risk areas for the sector, including financial crime, litigation and regulatory enforcement, sanctions issues, tax compliance, and cybersecurity.
Speakers: Philip Annette; Jennifer Connors; Scott Fluing; Alex Lamy; Aiden O’Leary; Sarah Williams
Details of NFTs
This panel will look at the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in games, digital arts, and more, and their interrelationships with financial services regulation.
Speakers: Manuel Lorenz; Sue McLean.Ashlyn Perumal; Clarat Fonsataporn; Kevin Yuan; Olivier van den Broek
DeFi
What is “DeFi” (decentralized finance)? This panel will explore the interrelationships with financial services regulation and his understanding of DeFi staking.
Speakers: Iris Barsan; Paula De Bias; Alfonso Martinez Bejarano; Taylor Reid; Aiden O’Leary
Crypto Growth: Fundraising, M&A, Scale Up
The final panel will address issues in crypto business growth including scale-up, crypto-driven M&A, financing, risk and restructuring.Recording TBC
Speakers: Debra Dandeneau; Hayden Henderson; Ashlyn Perumal; Mark Simpson
financial services regulation
Our global team provides financial services providers with expert guidance to navigate the complexities of regulation in both established and emerging markets.
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