Cryptoassets and Cryptocurrencies

A Brief Guide to DeFi lending, Uniswap and other Automated Market Makers 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman March 30, 2021
Uniswap is an automated market maker (AMM) that is said to be the leading decentralised exchange. But to fully appreciate Uniswap, AMMs and decentralised finance (DeFi), it helps to first understand how traditional trading works using services such as Vanguard or Coinbase. Read more

JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank v Kolomoisky – Lessons in Cross-Examination of Crypto Asset Disclosure 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman March 19, 2021
By assessing the most recent proceedings in the JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank v Kolomoisky and others [2021] EWHC 403 (Ch) saga, we can see valuable takeaways for those involved in cryptocurrency civil fraud litigation.  Read more

The FCA’s evolving approach to cryptocurrency 3 min read
By Josie Welland March 19, 2021
Josie Welland, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, outlines recent developments and proposals regarding cryptocurrency regulation. Read more

Cryptoassets – the limits of regulation 2 min read
By Syedur Rahman February 22, 2021
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a recent case relating to the obligations on those working in the cryptocurrency sector. Read more

Cryptocurrency Fraud: A Significant Judgement 4 min read
By Syedur Rahman February 5, 2021
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a recent judgement that could be of huge importance in crypto-related fraud and asset recovery cases. Read more

Closure of Bitcoin trading accounts 2 min read
By Syedur Rahman January 25, 2021
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the implications of a case that highlights the issues facing financial institutions when dealing with the termination of cryptocurrency accounts. Read more

Cryptocurrency: Theft and Asset Recovery 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman September 16, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the benefits of civil remedies available to help locate and recover cryptoassets when they have been misappropriated by a hack, fraud or other criminal wrongdoing. Read more

Freezing Injunctions and Crypto-related Investment Fraud 4 min read
By Syedur Rahman August 5, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines a case that underlines the courts’ continuing tough approach when it comes to suspected investment fraud involving cryptoasset schemes. Read more

Video Article: Crypto-Assets and Litigation 1 min read
By Syedur Rahman June 25, 2020
Legal Director Syedur Rahman considers the issues that need to be resolved in crypto-asset-related litigation. Read more

Estonia’s Cryptocurrency Crackdown 2 min read
By Syedur Rahman June 23, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the Estonian authorities’ tougher new approach to cryptoassets. Read more