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VASP FAQs: Key Information for Cayman Islands Virtual Asset Service Providers

Conyers on 3/5/2025

The VASP Act defines “Virtual Assets” as digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or transferred and can be used for payment or investment purposes. Digital representations of fiat currencies (which is...more

Multisig Purpose Trusts

Walkers on 2/25/2025

In a remarkable evolution from its origins as a mere memecoin, Shiba Inu - now the 18th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, valued at an impressive US $8.8 billion - is on the cusp of a bold new chapter: the...more

Regulatory Disputes Series: A Spotlight on Crypto

Conyers on 1/24/2025

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

Cayman Islands corporate and finance update Q2 2024

Carey Olsen on 10/29/2024

Our corporate team outline the latest developments within the corporate and finance market in Cayman including the amendments to the Beneficial Ownership Regime, winding up Cayman segregated portfolio companies, proposed...more

Wyoming’s DUNA Law – A Legal Framework for Non-Profit DAOs and Open-Source Blockchain Networks - Hot Topics in International Trade...

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC on 10/9/2024

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a novel form of governance for blockchain-based protocols. Unlike traditional companies or non-profits, DAOs are member-controlled organizations that operate without a central...more

The Importance of Sound Corporate Governance for Virtual Asset Service Providers: Lessons from Past Failures

Conyers on 10/3/2024

In recent years, the virtual asset industry has experienced exponential growth, bringing about innovations in digital payments, tokenisation and decentralised finance (Defi). While highly innovative, the volatile nature of...more

Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands - April to June 2024

Conyers on 7/23/2024

Welcome to the second instalment of 2024 of the Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. In this edition we cover several Cayman Islands regulatory updates including updates to the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, the...more

New Crypto Products Launch; CBDC and NFT Reports Published; Network Protocol/Governance Updates Announced; Crypto Enforcement...

BakerHostetler on 6/26/2023

New Crypto Products Launch in Exchanges, Wallets, and Custody - A recent press release announced the launch of EDX Markets, a “first-of-its-kind digital asset marketplace designed to enable safe and compliant trading of...more

Department of Justice Signals Its Growing Focus on Cryptocurrency Enforcement

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/23/2022

On February 17, 2022, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a significant step in advancing its cryptocurrency-related enforcement priorities by naming the first leader of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement...more

ESG and Cryptocurrency: Considerations for Market Participants

Latham & Watkins LLP on 4/13/2021

For market participants pivoting toward ESG and digital assets, weighing the issues at the crossroads of these two megatrends is critical. The huge rise in popularity of Bitcoin - and the growing interest by mainstream...more

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