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With the continued growth in both the range and reach of digital assets, how will financial regulation evolve? To James Kaufmann, there is only one answer; regulation needs to learn from crypto and become decentralised, agile and innovative.  Jack Dorsey (allegedly) said that life happens at intersections. We are at a crossroads. And if we aren’t careful in the UK, we will have let life pass...

Different jurisdictions have taken a variety of approaches when it comes to regulating cryptocurrencies. Despite the recent falls in cryptocurrency markets, there is still institutions' interest in this asset class. However, in order to achieve largescale crypto adoption by institutions, clarity around how cryptos are regulated is required.

Welcome to this week’s Digital Bytes which as articles on the following topics: Blockchain and mutual funds: the choice is about to explode - increasingly, investors have access to blockchain technology either by investing in firms which are actively engaged with the technology or by purchasing digitised mutual funds. The use of blockchain technology that powers much of the crypto industry is pote...

A summary of a recent webinar by Chris Luck, a partner at CMS law, that considered the benefits and examples of how digital assets are evolving and technology is being applied in the sector. The webinar addressed some important questions, is the recent crypto news volatility a game-changer? Will tokenisation of assets and digital technology continue to grow if so how, and is technology and regulat...

Welcome to this week’s Digital Bytes which as articles on the following topics: Blockchain and copyright: is the recent brouhaha over Boarded Apes just monkey business? - Andy Rosen has had a highly successful career as a professional photographer in London and Hollywood. He has been a builder of a blockchain-based app who has also analysed and traded cryptos for over six years. This article gives...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes which analysis on the following topics: Job opportunities for people who wish to work in the blockchain industry - growth in the blockchain industry has been at its the highest over the last couple of years, with blockchain technology bringing new life to other industries as it solves their problems. For those already in the industry this is great new...

Do not choose between gold and Bitcoin: own both - you don’t need much Bitcoin to make money when things are going well, but you do need quite a lot of gold. Moreover, it is highly unlikely that gold and Bitcoin will both be overvalued at the same time since they are naturally counter-cyclical. There is no need to choose between gold and Bitcoin, but to combine them for their strengths and we...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes which has an analysis on the following topics: Collapse of crypto price, reality or a buying opportunity - whether or not to ‘buy the dip’ cannot be answered in one word. There are many factors one needs to consider; potentially spreading the buying of volatile assets such as cryptocurrencies over a period of time to smooth out the price you pay can p...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes which as articles on the following topics: Buy Now Pay Later embraces crypto and blockchain - there has been considerable growth both in interest and also in the number of users for BNPL and many of the platforms that offer this facility are using cryptos and the blockchain technology as a way to reduce costs and bring greater transparency to customer...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes where we have analysis on the following topics: The role of metaverse as an educational tool - when it comes to education, learning and training, there is always a need for innovation. Schools and education centres do more than simply teach; they actively shape and prepare young people for the future - something which goes beyond the workplace, lectur...

Welcome to Digital Bytes for 1st June 2022 where we have analysis on the following topics: Insurance and digital asset mining - the digital world is fast-moving, especially if compared to the more traditional financial landscape which can appear glacially slow in keeping up with the latest and greatest cutting-edge technology. Crypto-mining is attracting global multinationals such as ExxonMob...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes which has analysis on the following topics: Blockchain’s impact on the agriculture sector - the use of blockchain technology in the agriculture sector is giving access to more information, new forms of finance, the ability to enjoy cheaper insurance, and reaches out to the unbanked farmers - all being just a few of the advantages it provides. There are wit...

Welcome to this week's edition of Digital Bytes. In this edition of Digital Bytes we have analysis on the following topics: NFTs and SSI: unlocking a new gaming experience - non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and self-sovereign identity (SSI) combined unlock a whole new gaming experience. In summary, NFTs are a fantastic way to capture uniqueness and scarcity, whereas SSI is perfect for storing...

Welcome to this week's edition of Digital Bytes which has analysis on the following topics: Russia using cryptocurrencies to avoid sanctions: myth or reality? - the economic sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine are naturally causing harm to the Russian economy. Their intended target though is to hit those Russian elites who support wars where it hurts most. The sanctions strategy...

The rise in popularity of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) represents potential significant opportunities for investors, collectors, entrepreneurs and artists, but also presents significant legal risks. Inevitably, the concept of NFTs poses questions about copyright ownership and enforcement. The inherent uniqueness of NFTs also raises valuation considerations. Our speakers will discuss the following is...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes which is a little later as I was in Amsterdam yesterday and have just arrived back in London. I was presenting at the 2Tokens conference and workshop which was looking at a variety of case studies of how real assets are being offered in digital wrappers and the challenges of regulation and education required for tokenised assets to be furthe...

Mint your own favorite collectible James Tylee and Jonny Fry NFTs in our Andromeda Series debut now! (You know you love us!)   #Digitalbytes as Cryptos prices slump more organisations from the Pope to Premier league to Instagram are jumping on the NFT band wagon. "NFTs: a passing fad or here to stay?" - there has been a huge increase in the number of NFTs and the variety of ways in which they...

Welcome to this week's edition of Digital Bytes which includes an analysis  on the following topics: The role blockchain technology is playing with BNPL - buy now pay later (BNPL) platforms have been a lifesaver for traditional shoppers as an alternative way to spread the cost of buying goods without having to reply on borrowing money via their credit card. There are a number of companie...

Welcome to this week's edition of Digital Bytes where we have analysis on the following topics: Non-fungible tokens (NFTS): an overnight fortune - the popularity of NFTs has skyrocketed over the last few years and evolved into one of the best-known use cases for Blockchain technology. Not only do NFTs have immediate values but they also have future potential, and this has attracted many...

Welcome to the latest edition of Digital Bytes where we have a couple of articles requested by our readers so please do keep your suggestions coming in. This week we have an analysis on the following topics: How soon before the US$’s reign as the world reserve currency is over? - the US$ has been the world’s reserve currency for over 100 years, but how long will it be before we seen...

Welcome to this week's Digital Bytes where we have analysis on the following topics: Metaverse: a peep into the virtual world - there is no denying that the internet is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, so leading to the development of advanced internet technology and now resulting in the introduction of metaverse. The metaverse is a representation of an immersive 3D virtual world where us...

DeFi, and how it is challenging financial markets - DeFi is  financial applications  on an open, programmable blockchain for activities such as saving, lending, sending money, trading, investing  and more.  Rather than relying on third parties, DeFi encourages open-source cooperation whilst maintaining security. DeFi is able to learn from and use many of the traditional fi...

Welcome from a very wet and rainy Sydney where the beautiful blue Pacific bay of Sydney harbour looks a rather muddy river Thames and blackbirds and robins are replaced by Cockatoos and Kookaburras... Blockchain innovation in the finance industry - Blockchain technology offers the potential to make transactions less expensive, more efficient and faster. The technology has a broad range o...

Welcome Digital Bytes which is being sent to you from sunny (not that sunny though)Sydney, as we have been visiting clients and presenting on How, Why and Where Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets are being used. In this week's edition we have analysis on the following topics: Invasion of Ukraine and a case for the neutrality of technology - Blockchain, cryptocurrencies or any other...

In this week's Digital Bytes we have analysis on the following topics: Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft see their staff resigning to join a host of Blockchain and Digital Asset-focused firms - the ‘great resignation’ trend in the US has seen over 33 million people leave their jobs as they seek higher pay and new companies which align with their personal goals. Many of Silicon Valley...