Sam Thomas – författare

The importance of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continually evolving. The first book on this increasingly important topic, it is a pioneering and seminal read which aims to identify regulatory gaps and establish the first applicable legal framework.Written by well-known experts in cyber law, this reference work covers:· Blockchain – IP/ownership/legal consequences of use/areas of regulation· Crypto Assets – Security of wallets/IP/Data Sovereignty· The internet of things – Current regulation/ability of smart cities based on IOT to comply with pending legislation/regulation· The impact of GDPR/DPB· How Blockchain will impact on ownership of raw materials, eg energy, power and water and the legal implications· Comparative international compliance regimes/cross border jurisdiction issues· International cyber enforcement and certification· Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) – Regulation and liabilityCoverage of the FCA/Bank of England/UK Treasury discussion paper for cryptocurrencies is also included and the impact these guidelines will have on possible future regulations. Case studies, flowcharts and handy checklists are also included for ease of use. Essential reading for commercial practitioners, IT and IP practicioners, financial regulatory practitioners, corporate/white collar crime practitioners, property practitioners, in-house counsel, practitioners in private practice, particularly those who advise entrepreneurs, and corporate and individual investors.

The importance of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continually evolving. The first book on this increasingly important topic, it is a pioneering and seminal read which aims to identify regulatory gaps and establish the first applicable legal framework.Written by well-known experts in cyber law, this reference work covers:· Blockchain – IP/ownership/legal consequences of use/areas of regulation· Crypto Assets – Security of wallets/IP/Data Sovereignty· The internet of things – Current regulation/ability of smart cities based on IOT to comply with pending legislation/regulation· The impact of GDPR/DPB· How Blockchain will impact on ownership of raw materials, eg energy, power and water and the legal implications· Comparative international compliance regimes/cross border jurisdiction issues· International cyber enforcement and certification· Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) – Regulation and liabilityCoverage of the FCA/Bank of England/UK Treasury discussion paper for cryptocurrencies is also included and the impact these guidelines will have on possible future regulations. Case studies, flowcharts and handy checklists are also included for ease of use. Essential reading for commercial practitioners, IT and IP practicioners, financial regulatory practitioners, corporate/white collar crime practitioners, property practitioners, in-house counsel, practitioners in private practice, particularly those who advise entrepreneurs, and corporate and individual investors.

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.

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.

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.