With the crypto market enduring its most significant test to
date, we explore how arbitration has become the industry's
go-to forum for solving complex disputes.
Market volatility breeds disputes, and the 'Crypto Winter' is no exception.
Crypto-related disputes are on the rise, and they can take many
forms. From traditional disagreements about the meaning of a
contract to technical disputes about the operation of particular
networks, software or transactions - arbitration has established
itself as a preferred forum.
THE CONTENTIOUS SIDE OF CRYPTO
Crypto-related disputes generally involve familiar legal issues,
but many also require novel application of established legal
principles, given the unique characteristics of distributed ledger
technology (DLT), digital assets and the broader Web3 environment.
However, there are common features to all crypto disputes, whether
the issue is about ownership and governance of a particular project
or company, legal rights
