Crypto & Insolvency - What You Need to Know

Introduction

Cryptocurrency has experienced exponential growth over recent years as its adoption as an alternative to fiat currency becomes widespread.

However, with such rapid growth it has also experienced volatility.

Large cryptocurrency enterprises have suffered significant losses, putting the spotlight on how cryptoassets should be treated in a distressed scenario raising complex legal issues.

This new virtual classroom seminar will explore the latest developments and technical issues in investigating and asset-tracing in crypto exchange insolvencies by reference to recent case law.

It will also look at practical problems arising from the recovery of cryptoassets including their status in law, freezing injunctions, information orders and the challenges cross-border insolvencies bring.

The session will examine recent English law and international developments in cryptocurrency regulation and private international law.

It is suitable for litigators, insolvency practitioners and anyone who is interested in the fast-moving area of crypto disputes.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Categorisation of digital assets
• Is cryptocurrency ‘property’?
• Locating and identifying cryptoassets
• What legal tools are available to protect and recover assets domestically and internationally?
• Case law including contrasts between the English law approach and other jurisdictions
• The legal permutations arising from the recent collapse of a number of cryptocurrency funds including the approach to the recovery of cryptoassets
• The key takeaways from the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce April 2024 Statement on Digital Assets and English Insolvency Law
• Market trends/future outlooks

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.