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ARTICLE · 28 APRIL 2026

Cryptocurrency And Stablecoin Dynamics In France, The US, And Beyond – What Arbitration Practitioners Need To Know

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Forensic Risk Alliance hosted a panel discussion examining the evolving regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrency and stablecoins across France, the US, and UK, exploring how MiCA, the GENIUS Act, and emerging legislation shape dispute resolution. The panel analyzed jurisdiction challenges, evidence tracing complexities, and enforcement hurdles that arbitration practitioners now face in this rapidly developing field.

FranceLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Meredith Fitzpatrick
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Derek Patterson
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On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, Forensic Risk Alliance hosted a panel discussion on the rising prevalence of cryptocurrency disputes and arbitration. The panel, moderated by Mr Derek Patterson (Partner at Forensic Risk Alliance), included Ms Meredith Fitzpatrick (Partner at Forensic Risk Alliance), Ms Anne Marechal (Partner at De Gaulle Fleurance), Mr Charlie Morgan (Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer), and Ms Esperanza Barrón Baratech (Senior Counsel at De Gaulle Fleurance).

The discussion centred on three core themes: first, the emerging legal and regulatory framework governing crypto‑assets; second, the scope and nature of disputes now surfacing; and third, the hurdles practitioners face when enforcing arbitral awards. The panel also offered brief reflections on future litigation trends and the prospects for third‑party funding in the crypto arena.

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