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The crypto question: Digital currency dealmaking set to boom in 2025

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Dealmaking within the US and Europe is climbing as crypto assets increasingly enter the mainstream - Dealmaking in the digital currency space is flourishing, buoyed by strong industry growth, political backing and supportive...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

As the market for stablecoins continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, financial institutions in the UK and EU are increasingly exploring whether and how to engage with them, whether for treasury, payments, settlement...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - February 2025

Key Points - - In 2024, securities litigation remained consistent with historical averages, with a slight increase in core filings and cases related to COVID-19 and artificial intelligence. - The U.S. Supreme Court had an...more

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Client Alert: The Future of Payments: Key Trends and Regulatory Challenges

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As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded...more

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2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: The Rise of Crypto & Digital Assets

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While the cryptocurrency industry is still relatively young, its adoption by various economic sectors and the evolution of the technology itself is growing, along with the tokenization of assets, AI-powered smart contracts,...more

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White House Announces First Steps Toward New Policies Supporting Cryptocurrencies and Digital Financial Technology

President Trump has taken the first steps toward fulfilling his promise to reverse the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets by issuing an executive order that establishes a framework for fostering the growth of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Order on Crypto as SEC Signals Enforcement Shift

On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” establishing his Administration’s policy “to support the responsible growth and use...more

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Regulatory Disputes Series: A Spotlight on Crypto

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In the First Edition of our Regulatory Disputes Series, digital assets and fintech topped our list of hot topics to watch for the future of offshore regulatory disputes. In this Fourth Edition, we provide an update on...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - January 2025 #2

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U.S. Web3 Companies Launch Products and Tech Integrations - A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently launched a “Bitcoin-based loans” product that allows customers to post BTC as collateral for USDC loans. ...more

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Global Legal Insights FinTech 2024: Ireland chapter

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The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland and this extends to fintech. The government’s strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services...more

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SEC Unveils Strategic Plan With Renewed Focus on Technology

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The plan directs the agency to develop a robust regulatory framework to prevent market misconduct, as SEC officials’ public comments keep advancements in technology high on the agenda. On August 25, 2022, the Securities...more

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[Virtual Conference] McDermottTech 2021 - September 21st, 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm BST

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We invite you to attend McDermottTech 2021, a virtual conference exploring the latest global trends impacting the technology industry. Please join us for this complimentary program on September 21, 2021, for the opportunity...more

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Can Purpose-Built Equipment Bring Blockchain Back as a Tech Solution?

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When was the last time you talked about blockchain? Maybe 18 months to 2 years ago when the world was new, Broadway was open, and blockchain was everywhere. And then it wasn’t. Blockchain didn’t leave us, its golden promise...more

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Wind of Change - The Year FinTech Came in From the Cold - Polsinelli BitBlog: Year End Edition

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Digital assets and Blockchain technologies which were once described as the tools of criminals, are now a key part of efforts by traditional financial services firms to transform their businesses and innovative firms looking...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Blockchain Games and Collectibles – Patents and Other Legal Issues

1. Blockchain Games and Collectibles Are on the Rise – The use of blockchain (or distributed ledger) technology for games (a.k.a blockchain games) and token-based digital collectibles is on the rise. The overnight popularity...more

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ERC-721 Tokens Shake Up Blockchain Technology

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The most prevalent tokens on the Ethereum blockchain are ERC-20-compliant (ERC-20 Tokens). However, there are many other ERC, or Ethereum Request for Comment, standards available. Recently, companies like Launch Labs, Inc....more

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Recent Blockchain Patents of Note

As we have previously reported, the number of blockchain patents being filed and granted is continuing to increase. According to a Thomson Reuters report, 225 out of the 406 blockchain patents (55.4%) filed in 2017 came from...more

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