Impact of Digital Technologies Introduction A copyright is a legal protection given to original works, but it does not cover an idea in and of itself; instead, it covers the representation of an idea in a fixed or physical form. The author has the only right to reproduce or sell…
Read moreNFTs and Intellectual Property Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been extremely popular recently, following the significance garnered with the cryptocurrency community in 2017, with some selling for substantial amounts at auctions. They possess multiple uses, from the ability to enhance innovation as well as generate significant proceeds for both creators and…
Read moreCrypto Asset Regulation in the UAE - A Guide The sphere of crypto assets is continuously evolving in all spheres in the global area. The terminology is simultaneously advancing with terms such as crypto assets, cryptocurrencies, security tokens, etc. The regulation of these crypto-assets is a matter of frequent discussion…
Read moreExplaining Cryptocurrency's Ransomware Problem (USA) Introduction A hacker gains access to a company's computer system and encrypts its data, effectively halting operations. The data is then held captive by the hacker until a ransom is paid. If the demand is for Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the victim must open a cryptocurrency…
Read moreEconomic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
Read moreDFSA’s new regulations on Investment Tokens In a few decades, technologies have had the most significant impact on the life of people. It's not because of social media, drones & robotics, the Internet of Things, machine learning. Still, the changes are happening due to the underlying technology of digital currencies…
Read moreE Gaming and its Overarching Legality in the UAE The term "e-Gaming" refers to the entire computer gaming market, which includes everything from video game consoles to PC and smartphone games, as well as internet entertainment platforms and the eSports industry. Likewise, first-person shooter (FPS), multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA),…
Read moreGuide to Establishing NFT's Marketplace in the UAE Introduction to NFTs Simply put, an NFT is a non-fungible token. “Non-fungible” basically implies that it's one-of-a-kind and can't be substituted with anything else. A bitcoin, for example, is fungible, meaning you can exchange one for another and get precisely the identical item.…
Read moreElectronic Contracting Law in E-commerce Introduction to Contract Law A contract is a legally binding force between two entities, companies, or parties that link the parties in a contract protected by law. An agreement between the parties may be made orally, in writing, in action, or any of these ways.…
Read moreRegulations for Issuing and Offering Crypto-Assets in UAE (ICARs) Introduction Over the past decade, the financial technology market has evolved substantially. With the introduction of cryptocurrencies, policymaker and framers of legislations find the need to implement legislation that will help regulate this growing market. Since cryptocurrencies operate beyond the banking…
Read moreBitcoin & Altcoin Mining What is Bitcoin Mining? Bitcoin mining is the technique of digitally adding transaction data to the blockchain, which would be a publicly distributed database that contains the background of every bitcoin transaction. Mining is a record-keeping procedure that utilizes massive processing power. Each Bitcoin miner across…
Read moreSmart Contracts and Blockchains Smart Contracts, the anchored scripts on blockchains, permit the transparent execution of predefined processes. Using smart contracts, assets like money become programmable, which opens up previously inaccessible application potential. Smart contracts are exceptionally effective and control billions in value. Popular now, however, invented in 1994, when…
Read moreTo or Not to NFT NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are a type of crypto asset that exists on the blockchain, which is a network that supports other types of cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, crypto assets in their NFT form are non-transferable, making them one-of-a-kind. Likewise, it is because of its rarity and uniqueness…
Read moreEstablishing Policies for Blockchain Technology Introduction Blockchain can be considered as a breakaway technology and is currently a hot topic that has been the subject of numerous studies across various industries. Blockchain is briefly defined as a shared ledger database that records and shares every transaction that occurs in the…
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