Journal of Arbitration Studies (한국중재학회지:중재연구)

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ENFORCING RIGHTS OVER DIGITAL ASSETS

  • Received : 2023.08.11
  • Accepted : 2023.09.01
  • Published : 2023.09.01
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Abstract

For many people, the digital domain is becoming as important as the real world. The virtual environment is no longer just a place for entertainment and leisure. Blockchain transactions are serious business. Digital assets are seen as investments, with as much real value as physical assets. Does the law protect rights in digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs? This article discusses recent case law that expands the common law concept of property to digital assets.

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