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09 November 2022
Issue: 8002 / Categories: Legal News , Cyber , Technology , Profession , Regulatory
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Call for evidence on blockchain & NFTs

A call for evidence on the operation, risks and benefits of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the wider blockchain has been launched by the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee. 

It intends to look in particular at the risks to vulnerable speculators, and to examine whether further regulation is needed. Lawyers are invited to make submissions until 6 January 2023.

Questions posed by the committee include whether the UK’s current light-touch NFT regulation is sufficient, and what the potential benefits are to individuals and society.

For more information and to provide a response, see here.

Issue: 8002 / Categories: Legal News , Cyber , Technology , Profession , Regulatory
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

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