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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

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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