As you expand your practice and expertise, it is critical to know the finer points of blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets; and deepen familiarity with the complexities of crypto asset tracing.

In addition, global regulatory agencies intend to introduce regulation of crypto assets with the hope that increased regulation will strengthen the rules around financial intermediaries and custodians. On the other side of the coin, however, some crypto fraud practitioners believe that any measures introduced as a “rapid reaction” to crypto-related scandals may do more harm than good.

All of this has generated many strong opinions on the pros and cons of regulation, and what it could mean the future of the fraud and asset recovery practice. Join us for a discussion on this question and more, including:

• Does global and/or standardized regulation of digital assets help or hinder fraud prevention?
• When all else fails, can exchanges be made liable for losses suffered by victims of crypto fraud?
• Will increases in regulation result in more confusion and challenges in asset recovery?
• Some of the unique and advanced types of crypto fraud; including: scam ICOs, pump and dump schemes, exit scams, phishing and advanced ponzi shemes
• The best strategies for serving freezing orders and injunctions against unknown individuals and organizations
• The court’s powers in multiple jurisdictions to recognize and ID crypto asset owners; and how they can trace and transfer ownership
• New approaches for pinpointing fraudsters engaging in unlawful crypto asset activities