NLJ serves up a double helping of crypto this week. First, Andrew Bird KC takes a detailed look at the powers to freeze and destroy digital assets. Next up, Iain Young covers the legal landscape of crypto in Scotland & England
London resident Olumide Osunkoya has been charged with unlawfully running multiple crypto ATMs, in the Financial Conduct Authority’s first criminal prosecution regarding unregistered cryptoasset activity
Trojan horses (viruses lurking behind harmless-seeming programs), malware-spreading worms and other cybercrimes are on the rise in the UK, IT experts have warned
There’s a double bill of tech in this week’s NLJ. Ian McDougall, EVP & general counsel, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, sets out what lawyers need to know about artificial intelligence (AI). Nick Barnard, partner, Corker Binning, reports on new legislative tools being used by enforcement agencies to seize, freeze or destroy cryptoassets
From deepfakes to revenge porn, the rise of online crime has created a tough environment to police
The Law Commission has launched a call for evidence on jurisdiction issues in relation to electronic trade documents and digital assets such as crypto-tokens
Commercial and technology practice boosted by team hire
Firm expands with new Grimsby office to serve North East Lincolnshire
Property team boosted by two solicitor appointments