Norton Rose Fulbright’s global blockchain and cryptocurrency team has produced a global legal and regulatory guide to cryptocurrencies.

The guide is issued in a series of chapters, published monthly.

Chapter 1: An introduction to cryptocurrencies

In this first chapter, we look at:

  • The development of cryptocurrencies
  • Adoption of cryptocurrency
  • Considerations for businesses looking at cryptocurrency technology: the potential benefits and risks
  • How cryptocurrencies work in practice

Other chapters in the series:

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this topic further, please get in touch.



Contact

Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy
Global head of FinTech
Email
sean.murphy@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 (20) 74445039

Practice area:

Industries:

Recent publications

Norton Rose Fulbright | CMMI resets value-based care landscape

Publication

CMMI resets value-based care landscape

Value‑based care is entering its next phase as the Trump administration seeks accountability.

United States | November 21, 2025

Healthcare
Cryptocurrency

Publication

Blockchain law: ‘In rem’ and ‘quasi’ in rem jurisdiction in digital assets disputes

When ordinary in personam jurisdiction is not available in a dispute about digital assets, is there room for other kinds of personal jurisdiction, such as in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction?

United States | November 20, 2025

FinTech
Norton Rose Fulbright | How Nasdaq, SEC proposals may transform listing standards

Publication

How Nasdaq, SEC proposals may transform listing standards

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed two proposals with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

United States | November 19, 2025

Capital markets
Site search

Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events . . .

Subscribe now