On 29 November 2022, Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment in LMN v Bitflyer Holdings Inc. and others [2022] EWHC 2954 (Comm), which is the first successful Bankers Trust application against overseas cryptocurrency exchanges based on the new “disclosure gateway” for service out of the jurisdiction at CPR Practice Direction 6B §3.1(25).
1 FEB 2023The de-banking of customers, and the legal and regulatory implications that can arise, are not new issues. However, those issues have come into sharp focus following recent publicity surrounding a high-profile account closure. This In Practice article considers what payment services firms can expect next following the increased scrutiny from customers, media, government and the regulators.
1 FEB 2024