88: Cryptocurrency Law (Sohaib Mohammad)

Published: Nov. 8, 2023, noon

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On this episode, we\\u2019re 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.

\\u26ab What is the viability of a defense that asserts that exploiting vulnerabilities in programmed code is considered lawful? (9:33)
\\u26ab What authority do courts have to issue a Mareva injunction to freeze cryptocurrency assets? (17:22)
\\u26ab How would a more tightly regulated framework enhance investor protection for users of websites that sell cryptocurrencies?\\xa0 (24:51)
\\u26ab Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (34:04)
\\U0001f535 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)
\\U0001f535 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? (37:28)
\\U0001f535 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? (41:02)
\\U0001f535 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? (42:34)
\\U0001f535 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years? (45:13)

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