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Harneys
On 25 March 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its third consultation package concerning the regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA).
Collas Crill
We have recently seen positive examples of the BVI and English Courts showing flexibility and innovation to help protect victims of digital asset fraud.
Appleby
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Appleby
In the case of AQF v (1) XIO (2) VQF, (3) CGN[1] the BVI Court approved an ex parte order for service by alternative means by serving the "unknown" First Defendants by non-fungible token (NFT) airdrop...
Conyers
In its seminal decision in Broad Idea International v Convoy Collateral [2021] UKPC 24 ("Convoy"), a case which had its genesis in the BVI Commercial Court, the Privy Council delivered...
Conyers
This webinar delves into the fascinating world of fintech arbitration disputes, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in this rapidly evolving field.
Conyers
In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech...
Carey Olsen
Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.
Walkers
Partners Lucy Frew and Sara Hall, along with senior counsel, Iona Wright pen the BVI chapter for Global Legal Insights Fintech 2023.
Appleby
As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, the BVI is recognised across the globe as the premier jurisdiction for the registration of asset-holding companies.
Appleby
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory and is recognised across the globe as the premier jurisdiction for the registration of asset-holding companies.
Ogier
The continued fall-out of the high-profile collapse of the Three Arrows crypto fund has seen another development, with the BVI Court permitting alternative service by Twitter after the collapsed fund's directors failed to appear for examination before the BVI Court.
Walkers
In recent years, the government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) – the principal financial services regulator – have made progress...
Ogier
In the closing days of last year the British Virgin Islands (BVI) enacted its long-awaited Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2022 (the VASP Act)
Ogier
Offerings of new cryptocurrencies, tokens and other virtual assets (collectively, ICOs) have raised billions of dollars in recent years.
Carey Olsen
Blockchain Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of British Virgin Islands, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Campbells
Following our September 2022 client advisory, the BVI Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 was enacted on 29 December 2022.
Conyers
The VASP Act is being introduced to implement certain recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force and to demonstrate the BVI's continued commitment and responsiveness...
European Union
Harneys
With the rules in EU Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) becoming applicable by the end of 2024, staying compliant is crucial for businesses...
Appleby
Nevertheless, the nature of cryptocurrency as a matter of law remains an area of some uncertainty.
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