Digital Assets: Innovation vs Compliance

key takeaways

• Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Cayman Islands are leading the way in shaping the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

• DeFi presents important questions around control, business structure and the scope of appropriate regulation.

• Choosing the right jurisdiction depends on structuring considerations. Understanding the regulatory landscape, requirements and challenges is essential to choosing the best jurisdiction to establish fintech-related structures.

Emerging offshore jurisdictional trends and how legal advisers' roles will change.

As the digital assets industry continues to rapidly mature, offshore jurisdictions like Bermuda, BVI and the Cayman Islands, continue to adapt their regulatory landscapes to meet the evolving market advancements.