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As a result of the criticism of the way banks were looking after savings following the financial crisis of 2008, cryptocurrencies originated as an alternative digital currency system.
The first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was released in 2009 and whilst it is probably the most popular cryptocurrency, there are now approximately 1300 cryptocurrencies with a worth of £500 billion.
Blockchain is the payment processing technology underlying cryptocurrencies. All cryptocurrency transactions are saved in a blockchain in thousands of different places using a series of encryption techniques. No single party owns it, it is managed by a network of computers. Blockchain is considered as revolutionary and Lloyd's of London is currently trialling it for underwriting.
A large amount of services which are currently on traditional grids, eg power, water and other natural resources are susceptible to be built on blockchain and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: A Guide to Legal and Regulatory Issues looks at the legal nature of digital registers and how their very nature could/will be regulated as their services become more important and “smart“ cities are born.
Currently cryptocurrencies are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, but:
Disputes involving cryptocurrencies are on the rise. There are more traditional disputes, such as those involving cryptocurrency exchange disputes, and those that might be not be thought about such as divorce proceedings. Divorce lawyers are increasingly finding themselves needing to know how to figure out how to navigate the technical and legal issues surrounding cryptocurrencies as it has established itself as a new kind of asset class in divorce over the last nine years. This title examines how and where disputes might be resolved.
The importance of blockchain and cryptocurrencies within financial markets and as way of doing business is continually increasing and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: A Guide to Legal and Regulatory Issues aims to identify regulatory gaps and establish the first applicable legal framework.
