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English law in the 21st century: does it need an update to accommodate crypto?

19 March 2024 / Author(s): Meera Ragha
Issue: October 2022 / Categories: Feature

The recent Law Commission Digital Assets Consultation Paper proposes the creation of a third category of personal property under English law. The article focuses on identifying some of the practical consequences of this proposal from a financial services perspective. This is achieved by summarising some of the main points made in the consultation and considering the potential impact for the use of English law.

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