Walkers (Bermuda) Limited Acts on BlockFi International's Digital Assets Business Licence Walkers is pleased to announce it has acted as Bermuda counsel to Block Fi on its Class F Digital Assets Business Licence for its Bermuda Subsidiary, BlockFi International Ltd.BlockFi, a crypto financial services company, will centralize its existing products and services for non-U.S. retail and institutional clients in Bermuda under a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrency financial service providers. In addition, BlockFi will open a new office in Bermuda to be staffed by a combination of local talent and existing BlockFi staff."This license and the sound regulatory framework that Bermuda provides are a strong fit for our global business and our ambitions for the future," said Zac Prince, CEO and Founder of BlockFi. "We look forward to collaborating with the Bermuda Monetary Authority as we expand our presence in Bermuda, continue to deliver innovative products and services to our clients worldwide, and remain the most trusted financial service provider in crypto."Walkers' lead partner, Natalie Neto commented: "We are delighted to welcome BlockFi to Bermuda. Walkers is thrilled to have assisted the lovely team at BlockFi with the establishment and license of its business in Bermuda and look forward to the continued expansion of its global business."Walkers' Bermuda team acted as the primary legal advisors to BlockFi in this matter and were led by partner Natalie Neto with assistance from senior associate Melanie Fullerton and associate Julian Wheddon. Primary Contacts BERMUDANatalie NetoPartnerT +1 441 242 1533natalie.neto@walkersglobal.comMelanie FullertonSenior CounselT +1 441 242 1537melanie.fullerton@walkersglobal.com
