Navigating the multi-jurisdiction landscape of blockchain and competition law. [Blog post]

Mak, Charles Ho Wang

Abstract

Blockchain technology is a complex and innovative field that has raised questions about its potential impact on competition laws. As the use of blockchain increases, its unique characteristics - such as market power, interoperability, network effects and transparency - become increasingly challenging to regulate. To tackle these challenges, competition authorities across the globe (including the European Union (EU), the United States (US) and Asia) have taken various steps to harmonize blockchain and competition law. This blog post delves into the diverse strategies employed by these authorities. By analysing these approaches and incorporating the concepts of perplexity and burstiness, readers can understand how blockchain technology can promote competition, innovation and consumer well-being in a world of interconnected markets.

Citation

MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Navigating the multi-jurisdiction landscape of blockchain and competition law. [Blog post]. Posted on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog [online], 18 February 2023. Available from: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2023/02/18/navigating-the-multi-jurisdiction-landscape-of-blockchain-and-competition-law/

• Digital Artefact Type: Blog Post
• Deposit Date: Jul 20, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 20, 2023
• Keywords: Blockchain; Competition law; International markets
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2015440
• External URL: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2023/02/18/navigating-the-multi-jurisdiction-landscape-of-blockchain-and-competition-law/