ARTICLE · 30 OCTOBER 2014

Cryptocurrencies & Regulation: The Future For Jersey?

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Whilst the terms "cryptocurrency" and "Bitcoin" have become increasingly commonplace within the Island, especially given the successful growth of Digital Jersey, there remains a degree of confusion and concern within the financial services industry over the operation and regulation of digital currencies

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Thursday 13th November 2014, 9.00am - 1.30pm
Celestial Hall, Royal Yacht Hotel

Whilst the terms "cryptocurrency" and "Bitcoin" have become increasingly commonplace within the Island, especially given the successful growth of Digital Jersey, there remains a degree of confusion and concern within the financial services industry over the operation and regulation of digital currencies.

Baker & Partners are delighted to host a half-day conference, led by Federico Paesano of the Basel Institute on Governance, as a guide to Jersey's current position regarding the regulation and operation of cryptocurrencies, the characteristics and innovations that underpin the technology, and worldwide approaches to legislation.

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