Cryptocurrencies in National Laws: A Global Survey

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Did you ever wonder whether cryptocurrencies are allowed in Egypt? Or which rights token holders have in case of an insolvency under US law? Or what is the tax treatment of Bitcoin in France? This is the first book to address these questions and others in a comprehensive manner. Twenty-six reporters describe the rules of their national laws as applying to the new phenomena, from regulatory to private law, including conflict of laws. The findings are then summarised by two experts. The wide array of information provided in this book will help the reader navigate the global labyrinth of blockchain laws.
Did you ever wonder whether cryptocurrencies are allowed in Egypt? Or which rights token holders have in case of an insolvency under US law? Or what is the tax treatment of Bitcoin in France? This is the first book to address these questions and others in a comprehensive manner. Twenty-six report...

About the author

Matthias Lehmann is a professor of law at the University of Vienna (Austria) as well as Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands). His main interest lies in international and comparative aspects of financial law. He has participated in UNIDROIT and HCCH working groups on digital assets and tokens.

Tetsuo Morishita is a professor of law at the Sophia University in Tokyo, where he teaches international business law, banking & finance law and negotiation. He has served on various governmental committees in Japan and participated in UNIDROIT and HCCH working groups on digital assets and tokens.
Matthias Lehmann is a professor of law at the University of Vienna (Austria) as well as Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands). His main interest lies in international and comparative aspects of financial law. He has participated in UNIDROIT and HCCH working groups on digital assets and tokens...

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