There are today at least 2,352 different types of cryptocurrencies being traded on various exchanges¹. As legislators, regulators, financial institutions, and other businesses have been seeking to understand the opportunities and risk presented by cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and other fast-moving Fintech developments since the launch of Bitcoin around 10 years ago, on 18 November 2019 the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce of the Lawtech Delivery Panel published a Legal Statement² in relation to cryptoassets and smart contracts, following a period of public con