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Crypto and blockchain in M&A: how to address issues around volatility, validity and valuation
The value of crypto-funded deals has doubled over the last couple of years, but there are specific challenges for parties
Blockchain in the metaverse: what international regulatory challenges lie ahead?
A metaverse unleashed by blockchain technology raises big questions for digital, financial and data regulators the world over
Not everyone's cup of NFT
Are NFTs a type of property and what fraud and security risks arise from their technical implementation?
Future living: How proptech is transforming home buying
Increased technology usage since the pandemic began has fundamentally altered the residential transaction process
Law Commission concludes English law supports smart contracts
Businesses can take comfort that smart contract technology can create legally binding agreements, but should be aware of remaining areas
Digitalisation | Five legal and regulatory predictions for 2022
As another year gets underway, and digitalisation continues to transform businesses across all sectors, we offer five predictions for tech
Report on the UK's blockchain landscape confirms London as global hub
The Big Innovation Centre highlights the strength and breadth of UK's blockchain ecosystem in its new report
What are the legal issues around NFTs?
Our international blockchain, technology, data, intellectual property and finreg specialists discuss the legal issues raised by the growing commercial activity
Metaverse Report
A joint Osborne Clarke and Newzoo report on the games industry's early embrace of the metaverse and the legal issues
Cryptoexchange ordered to reveal account holder information linked to multi-million cryptocurrency fraud
Decision confirms English courts' willingness to assist victims of crypto-asset fraud in recovering their property
Why not all blockchain has a heavy carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been making headlines recently. We explain what drives their energy consumption
Can pension schemes invest in cryptocurrencies?
The recent increase in Bitcoin's price has renewed interest in cryptocurrencies, but what legal issues should trustees consider before investing?