Episodes
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Lawyers on the Block," where hosts Roman Kubiak and Kieran Forsyth dive into the complex world of crypto fraud. In this episode, they explore the alarming rise of cryptocurrency fraud, with losses in the UK surpassing £300 million in 2023.
Join Roman and Kieran as they dissect the most prevalent scams plaguing the digital asset landscape today. From phishing schemes and impersonation tactics to Ponzi schemes and the notorious "rug pulls," they uncover the tactics used by scammers to exploit unsuspecting investors. Discover how social engineering and fake exchange websites pose significant threats, and learn about the impact of high-profile cases like the FTX crash.
The episode also highlights the role of celebrity endorsements in giveaway scams and delves into the world of fake NFTs and initial coin offerings (ICOs). With eye-opening statistics and real-world examples, Roman and Kieran provide listeners with essential insights to safeguard their crypto investments.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the crypto scene, this episode offers valuable information on how to navigate the evolving threat landscape of crypto fraud. Tune in to "Lawyers on the Block" for expert analysis and practical advice on protecting your digital assets.
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In this episode of Lawyers on the Block, we discuss the recent lecture by one of the leading judges in the area of crypto recovery who is calling for a more cohesive international approach to aid with litigation in this field.
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In this episode of the Lawyers on the Block podcast, Roman Kubiak and Kieran Forsyth discuss the new guidelines set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for marketing crypto assets.
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In this episode of Lawyers on the Block, Roman Kubiak and Kieran Forsyth look at how scammers are able to steal your cryptocurrencies, the types of scams out there, including the Alfa-Crypx / Alpha-Crypx scam, and, crucially, what can you do if you have been a victim of a crypto scam.
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In this podcast Lawyers on the Block are joined by David Conway, an accountant at Crowe UK LLP, to make sense of the key tax concerns in relation to cryptocurrency and digital assets.
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In this episode made up of two parts, Roman and Kieran discuss the remaining top legal cases in the crypto and digital asset space of 2022.
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In this set of two podcasts, Roman and Kieran discuss the top five Crypto and Digital Asset litigation cases of 2022.
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This week’s podcast from Lawyers on the Block looks at the collapse of FTX, the tumultuous event which occurred towards the end of last year with shockwaves still being felt. We look at what FTX and Alamada Research were doing and how the collapse started and ended.
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In this episode, Roman and Kieran discuss what happens if someone steals your private key while holding Crypto. They also discuss Satoshi Nakamoto, the presumed pseudonymous person or persons who developed bitcoin and a major craze in the 17th century which led to the first ever recorded asset bubble.
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Roman and Kieran discuss the issue of Electronic Wills in this episode, as they argue whether or not they can offer the same protection as standard wills, with the emergence of new technologies.
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What do you do when you have been rug pulled, but you don't know who did it? What court has jurisdiction and how can they serve documents to unknown people? Roman and Kieran discuss the D'Aloia case where a UK court authorised the service of court documents via NFT air drop.
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How best can you secure your crypto? Do crypto markets need increased centralisation and stronger regulation to protect investors? Is a Central Bank Digital Currency or CBDC the best way to go about protecting investors? These are the questions we asked a Global Cyber Security Adviser from eSET, Jake Moore in this week's episode of the Lawyers on the Block Podcast.
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In this episode we look at smart contracts and in particular ‘smart legal contracts’. At their most basic, smart contracts are coded agreements which do not require a middleman to monitor them. We discuss what they are, how they can be used, how they are being used now, their pros and cons, and what the future looks like for them.
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Should digital assets and cryptocurrencies be governed and legislated for in the same way as other types of assets? Do they need their own definition and rules tailored for them?
That is what the Law Commission has been tasked with considering in its recent consultation paper number 256 on digital assets.
In this episode of the Lawyers on the Block podcast, Roman Kubiak and Kieran Forsyth look at the proposal set out by the Law Commission (the “Proposal”) on how best to regulate the ongoing and ever-increasing adoption and use of crypto assets.
