10 January 2020
Regulatory, Legal Trends In The Blockchain Space For 2020
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/regulatory-legal-trends-in-the-blockchain-space-for-2020

The last couple of years have been awash with blockchain implementation projects.

10 October 2019
Bird & Bird launches an international report on the potential application of blockchains and the criteria for fresh regulation
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/global/bird-and-bird-launches-an-international-report-on-the-potential-application-of-blockchains

International law firm Bird & Bird today launches a report, "Blockchains uncut: risks, rewards and regulations" which explores the potential application of blockchain technologies and highlights where new regulation may ...

19 June 2018
Bird & Bird advises EY on the establishment of an innovative joint venture with Guardtime, which aims to transform the $30 billion global marine hull insurance industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2018/uk/bird-and-bird-advises-ey-on-the-establishment-of-an-innovative-joint-venture-with-guardtime

International law firm Bird & Bird has acted for EY on the establishment of a joint venture with Guardtime, one of the world's leading blockchain solutions companies, which has the potential to transform the $30 billion ...

08 November 2019
UK tax treatment of cryptoassets for companies finally confirmed
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/uk-tax-treatment-of-cryptoassets-for-companies-finally-confirmed

HMRC finally published its policy paper on the taxation of cryptoasset exchange tokens for companies and other businesses on 1 November 2019.

30 September 2019
Tracing and Recovering Cryptocurrency
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/tracing-and-recovering-cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies are small pieces of digital information that are recorded on a blockchain ledger and the information is cryptographically secured. In order to access the ledger and transfer ownership, you need to use ...

10 March 2020
AA v Persons Unknown: Cryptocurrencies considered property under English Law following Ransom Demand
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/aa-v-persons-unknown

Cryptoassets such as Bitcoin can constitute property under English law and are capable of being subject to a proprietary injunction, according to a recent decision from Mr Justice Bryan in the Commercial Court.

04 March 2020
Blockchain And Smart Contracts In Retail
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/blockchain-and-smart-contracts-in-retail

An "informal" article discussing the application of blockchain technology to the retail sector and an overview of key legal issues.

31 October 2018
China's proposed consultation on "Regulations on the Administration of Blockchain Information Service"
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/china/chinas-proposed-consultation-on-regulations-on-the-administration-of-blockchain-information-service

On 19 October 2018, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a draft regulation concerning blockchain information service for public consultation.

11 December 2017
Bird & Bird's London Corporate team advises Authenteq on its $1.3 million seed round
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2017/uk/bird-and-birds-london-corporate-team-advises-authenteq-on-its-1-million-seed-round

International law firm Bird & Bird advised Icelandic start-up Authenteq, on its $1.3 million seed round co-led by London-based Initial Capital and Silicon Valley-based Draper Associates.

13 December 2019
LawTech Delivery Panel issues "watershed" Legal Statement Demystifying Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/lawtech-delivery-panel-issues-watershed-legal-statement-demystifying-cryptoassets-and-smart

Earlier this year, the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), part of the LawTech Delivery Panel, published its Consultation Paper to consider what it described as "the perceived legal uncertainty" relating to cryptoassets ...