On this episode, we’re chatting about the rules involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets featuring cryptocurrency lawyer Sohaib Mohammad: the "Code is Law" defense; asset-freezing orders for cryptocurrency; and enhancing investor protection for crypto asset trading platforms. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ What is the viability of a defense that asserts that exploiting vulnerabilities in programmed code is considered lawful? (9:33)
⚫ What authority do courts have to issue a Mareva injunction to freeze cryptocurrency assets? (17:22)
⚫ How would a more tightly regulated framework enhance investor protection for users of websites that sell cryptocurrencies? (24:51)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (34:04)
🔵 Tell us about the recent case in which you argued about whether a plaintiff can properly serve a defendant by way of an NFT airdrop. (34:41)
🔵 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? (37:28)
🔵 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? (41:02)
🔵 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? (42:34)
🔵 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years? (45:13)
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