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Bitcoin is doomed. Long live the blockchain

As part of our series on blockchains and cryptocurrencies, John Danahy, a partner in Squire Patton Boggs’ London office, explores the recent meteoric rise in the value of Bitcoins, the potential for their collapse and the systemic risk posed to the larger economy. Click here to read his article.… Continue Reading

Blockchain: Buying a Property in 60 seconds…

In a recently published article, John Danahy, a real estate partner in Squire Patton Boggs’ London office, explores transactions of the future using cryptocurrencies, blockchains and “data vaults”containing both personal and property information.  Restructuring and insolvency professionals will need to keep up to date on these developments which will have an impact not only on … Continue Reading

Blockchain: Banks Are Taking Back Control – Time for the Real Estate Industry to Do the Same?

In a recently published article, John Danahy, a real estate partner based in Squire Patton Boggs’ London office, explores the development of a new cryptocurrency and its impact on the worlds of finance and global real estate. Of particular relevance to restructuring and insolvency professionals is the use of so-called “blockchains” in title transfers and … Continue Reading
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