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Mourant Ozannes Partner John Rochester considers the popularity of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and their future in the face of increased global regulatory attention.

Lawyers from each of our jurisdictions have contributed to Global Legal Insight's second edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.

Guernsey has launched its first cryptocurrency fund, and the world's first Tier 1 Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), in October 2021.

Lawyers from each of our jurisdictions have contributed to Global Legal Insight's first edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.

As the UK sharpens its focus on regional development and global competitiveness, its partnership with Guernsey has never been more important.

Our investment funds team outline the latest developments within the investment funds market in Guernsey, including the changes to the the New Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance...

Notwithstanding the turbulent past few months, which have seen roughly $2 trillion worth of value disappear from the digital asset ecosystem, we are still seeing an increase in enquiries...

Dealing with the succession of digital assets has become increasingly important with an estimated 5 million UK adults holding crypto assets in 2022, and can be complex and time-consuming.

The Token Issuance Trust offers a trust-based alternative to traditional corporate structures for Web3 protocols and DAOs, combining founder control with independent fiduciary oversight. This innovative framework enables protocols to hold assets, manage contracts, and support on-chain operations while preserving decentralisation principles. How can established trust law principles be adapted to meet the operational and governance requirements of decentralised token ecosystems?

There are thousands of crypto-assets (or cryptocurrencies, as they are also known) in existence, the most established being bitcoin.

Savernake Capital is a fund management company where trading is done systematically by computers rather than humans.

Guernsey is aiming to put itself at the forefront of sustainable investment, consolidating its early wins in the environmental and governance space to make it a leading jurisdiction for ESG investment.

This memo summarizes the legal validity of electronic signatures ("e-signatures") in Guernsey both generally and more specifically in relation to funds.

The gold-rush mentality currently surrounding the use of initial coin offerings (ICOs) has at times led to projects being used irresponsibly and investors suffering harm as a result.

This briefing is the fourth in a series of briefings by Walkers on the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the "LCFL"), and provides an overview of the licensing regime...

In an interview with HFM for its Guernsey 2019 Special Report, Dave Sauvarin of Northern Trust discusses how the island is responding to key global market trends impacting the fund industry.

The GFSC is driving future growth and positioning Guernsey as a trusted, innovative hub for digital finance and digital assets.