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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have led to enormous wealth being generated, rapidly taking individuals from modest means to the realms of the ultra-wealthy.

The Cayman Islands Government has introduced a bespoke legislative regime to attract cryptoasset and other fintech businesses to its shores, writes Ian Mason.

Distributed ledger (DL) technology is the foundation on which crypto-currencies (or crypto-assets, depending on where one falls in the debate) lie.

The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill) and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Private Funds (Amendment) Bill) (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Funds (Amendment)...

Cayman Foundation Companies are booming in popularity. Since their introduction in 2017, Cayman Foundations have found their feet and are proving to be an increasingly...

Tokenised risk financing is revolutionising the insurance industry by using blockchain technology to represent insurance risks as digital tokens that can be traded by investors. This digital transformation promises to make capital markets more accessible, improve liquidity, and reduce friction in transferring risk, though regulatory frameworks and industry standards are still evolving to accommodate this innovation.

The Cayman Islands government has now issued a commencement order for the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Law, 2020 ("VASP Law") which will come into effect on 31 October, 2020 (the "Commencement Order").

Regulatory compliance for digital assets can vary across jurisdictions, affecting licensing, product launch speed and the viability of certain business models.

At the same time we advise caution in respect of how an ICO issuer will comply with anti-money laundering requirements.

Welcome to Walkers' 2020 Fundamentals White Paper Series, in which we discuss certain trends identifiable among the hedge funds and private equity funds that we helped our clients launch over the last

Carl Brenton, of Intertrust, discusses the rise of blockchain and the fact businesses should wake up to the industry's growing adoption of Bitcoin.

The virtual asset "Travel Rule", formally known as the "Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 16", requires Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to share and hold specific customer information.

As the regulatory landscape for digital assets continues to evolve, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation1 ("MiCA")...

2021 has seen significant volatility in the prices of major cryptocurrencies. With such volatility, fortunes have been made and lost, with losses often borne by inexperienced retail clients.

The next five to 10 years are expected to see transformational changes in cross-border regulatory reporting and compliance.

From revolutionising staking solutions to pushing the boundaries of DeFi innovation, Ether.fi, led by Mike Silagadze, has emerged as a pioneering force in the dynamic crypto landscape.

The Cayman Islands has long been recognised as the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of investment funds.