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Despite growing pains, digital currencies and blockchain may be
the future of payments and global finance. As with any
disruptive technology that gains popularity quickly, building the
legal framework to support it is challenging. Advocates of digital
currencies are struggling with attempts to use existing laws to fit
the new paradigm because guidance is limited, and existing
regulations are insufficiently tailored.
The chart below is meant as a quick guide to help navigate
some of these issues:
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
