The Currency Act in Canada indicates that cryptocurrency cannot be “money” for cryptocurrency contracts to be legal. In the context of litigation, as well, cryptocurrency cannot be “money”. This talk will discuss legal issues that arise when contracting and litigating for cryptocurrency, both in Canada and across borders. The relevant cases and statutes will be discussed, as well as scenarios when legal advice and representation is essential.
Chetan Phull is a Founder / Blockchain & IT Lawyer with Smartblock Law Professional Corporation, in Toronto. He has software development experience, and his law practice is dedicated to helping tech companies, tech-sector talent, and other commercial parties with blockchain, cryptocurrency, IT contracting issues, and litigation. He was called to the Bars of Ontario, New York State and Massachusetts in 2013.
When
Wed May 2, 2018 6pm – 8pm Eastern Time - Toronto
Where
Communitech Data Hub, 14 Erb St W, Waterloo, ON (map)
