Crypto; what is it and how does the law work when things go wrong?
During this fireside chat, Matt and Andy talk us through specific examples of where case law has shaped the legal landscape, as well as outlining the proposed new legal frameworks that will underpin these technologies and new areas where crypto/distributed ledger technology is being utilised.
Andy Thornley
Andy Thornley
Andy joined techUK in August 2022 as Head of Programme – Financial Services. His role includes leading techUK’s work in building a greater understanding of the 'technological art of the possible' in order to apply it to the reform and evolution of financial systems.
Before joining techUK, Andy worked for a number of other bodies in the financial services sector, including the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, where in addition to owning policy and public affairs, he was also responsible for fostering InsurTech in the sector.
Andy has a degree in Human Biology and holds a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Outside of work, Andy is an avid cyclist and races competitively both on the road as well as the velodrome.- Email:
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- @AndrewThornley
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-andy-thornley/