Blockchain and crypto are expected to transform the financial services industry but the legal and regulatory frameworks will take time to adapt. This has produced novel legal issues ranging from investment fraud to money laundering and asset tracing.URL :b3i.tech

Paul Sibenik is a blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency tracing expert, frequently conducting investigations in niches such as cryptocurrency hacks, exploits, vulnerabilities, thefts and fraud including SIM hijacking, ransomware and embezzlement to name but a few. He has also been appointed as an expert witness in civil disputes, such as matrimonial cases involving bankruptcy and fraud.

Tech Faculty

The Tech Faculty offers a range of free-to-attend webinars that cover the latest topics in blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). These webinars provide an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and keep up to date with developments in this field.

ICAEW’s tech specialists and experts share their insight and expertise through our articles. These are available to all ICAEW members, including non-members.

The Law Commission launched a consultation in 2022 that proposed reforms to the law on digital assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The proposals aim to enhance legal clarity about what constitutes property, and how such assets are owned, transferred, assigned and subject to security interests.

A series of introductory guides on the new crypto taxation rules and implications for businesses and individuals, developed by ICAEW’s Tax Faculty, in partnership with Deloitte. These include guidance on: