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The rapid evolution of the cryptocurrency landscape has led to the development and rapid adoption of stablecoins globally.

Once the investment strategy has been determined, and there is the necessary interest from investors, the decision needs to be made on the most optimal way to structure the fund.

It may be surprising to learn that the word "cryptocurrency" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014

An increasing number of businesses are concluding that a security token offering (STO) is now the preferred approach to raise funds for their project, product or platform.

Utility tokens, in their purest form, provide a means of access to a technology platform or service. Utility tokens derive their value from the demand for that access,

The Cayman Islands has approved targeted amendments to the Mutual Funds Act, Private Funds Act and the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act to create a clear...

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for digital asset investment funds, with nearly one in five new open-ended funds now incorporating cryptocurrency strategies. As institutional demand grows, fund sponsors face critical challenges in reconciling volatile digital assets with traditional redemption structures, requiring sophisticated liquidity management tools and robust governance frameworks.

Tokenisation is increasingly being explored as a means of enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of investment fund structures.

From our vantage point as advisers to many of the world's top investment fund managers and financial institutions, broad market forces flow through to our instructions, and ultimately drive many of the terms of the funds we advise.

Institutional clients prioritise regulatory clarity, reputational strength and commercial viability when choosing jurisdictions for digital assets.

We have experienced a rapid growth in Security Token Offerings ("STOs") over the course of the last year and we have now advised on the launch of several dozen STOs.

The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (Commencement) Order, 2025 enacts the long-awaited Phase 2 licensing regime, commencing on 1 April 2025.

Since the inception of Walkers' Global Fintech Group in 2017, the virtual assets and blockchain sectors have grown materially and become increasingly sophisticated.

We look at current trends in innovative financial technology, including the increasing use of digital assets by several jurisdictions, and the rise in demand for regulation.

The Cayman Islands Government and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") have committed to developing a bespoke regulatory framework ...

As virtual assets continue to surge in global prominence, the regulatory landscape governing them becomes increasingly crucial.

Those who have spent even just a short time online in recent weeks will have likely seen many references to the sale and purchase of what might seem a strange new range of virtual assets - animated cats, short videos of celebrities, ...

In August 2019, the Commercial Court in London ("Commercial Court") granted an asset preservation order ("APO")