EBC Panel Recording: How to Navigate Legal Landscapes in Digital Assets

byAlireza Siadat
8. July 2022
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European Blockchain Convention 2022

PayTechTalk host Alireza Siadat (Lawyer & Partner at Annerton) was at the European Blockchain Convention 2022 in Barcelona. In addition to networking and side-chats, Alireza was invited to speak on the panel “How to Navigate Legal Landscapes in Digital Assets”. For those who were unable to attend the event or watch the live stream, the recording is now available online.

Recording: How to Navigate Legal Landscapes in Digital Assets

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