Cryptocurrency & Comparative Law · Published
When Money Becomes Illegal: Why Some Countries Ban Cryptocurrency
Why some countries ban crypto-asset activities while others regulate them, from Algeria and China to the EU's MiCA regime.
Introducing The Legal Fennec
Curious minds.
Changing rules.
The Legal Fennec is an independent legal information platform exploring law, technology, digital regulation and contemporary legal issues through articles, educational resources and practical tools. We bring thoughtful analysis and international perspectives to complex legal questions.
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The Legal Fennec Explains
Discover how personal data became valuable, and why Europe introduced the GDPR to protect it.
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Insights & analysis
Accessible explanations of complex questions where emerging technologies, rights and society meet.
Copyright & Creative Industries · Published
You Created It. But Do You Own It?
Why copyright can recognize the author while giving someone else control over the work, and what AI adds to the debate.
Trademark Law · Published
Can We Call It The Legal Fennec?
How we researched existing businesses, trademark classes and registrations before choosing our publication’s name, and what our search could not establish.
02 / Around the world
Global policy
Explore an expanding directory of AI laws, strategies, and guidance, each linked to an official source.
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Global AI policy tracker
Search by keyword and browse frameworks by continent and country. Check instrument types, milestones and primary sources.
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Law, policy or guidance?
Not every AI framework is a binding statute. The directory distinguishes enacted legal obligations from government policy, voluntary standards and regional strategies.
03 / In practice
The case library
Explore documented legal decisions and administrative rulings where creativity, technology and rights meet.
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Decisions shaping digital law
Browse copyright, AI, inventorship and online data-access cases by jurisdiction and subject, with primary sources.
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What was actually decided?
Every record distinguishes a final judgment from interim proceedings or an administrative determination.
04 / Find your path
Study & opportunities
Find master’s programmes worldwide and explore whether the intersection of law and technology is right for you.
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List of Master’s programmes
Browse verified programme pages by continent, country and university, with links to official sources.
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Could this field be for you?
A six-question exploration of legal reading, regulatory curiosity, analytical work and career interests.
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Useful checklists, reference materials and carefully reviewed templates for creative and digital work.
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