ARTICLE · 17 APRIL 2023

Treating Cryptocurrency As An Asset In A Bankruptcy Proceeding.

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IR Global's insolvency members showcase their expertise on how cryptocurrency is treated as an asset in a bankruptcy proceeding in their jurisdiction...

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IR Global's insolvency members showcase their expertise on how cryptocurrency is treated as an asset in a bankruptcy proceeding in their jurisdiction, what legal tools can be used against exchanges to recover stolen cryptocurrency and how can the filing of a Chapter 15 proceeding be used in connection with a cryptocurrency exchange that is the subject of a foreign insolvency proceeding.

What this chapter covers:

How is cryptocurrency treated as an asset in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Are there legal tools that can be used against exchanges to recover stolen cryptocurrency?
How can the filing of a Chapter 15 proceeding be used in connection with a cryptocurrency exchange that is the subject of a foreign insolvency proceeding?

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