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Jurisdictional Gaps

Definition

Jurisdictional Gaps refer to areas where regulatory authority over digital assets or blockchain activities is unclear, overlapping, or nonexistent across different legal territories. These gaps arise due to the borderless nature of decentralized technologies, which often do not fit neatly into existing national or regional legal frameworks. Such ambiguities can create legal uncertainty for businesses and consumers, posing challenges for enforcement and consumer protection. They represent a significant hurdle for global regulatory harmonization.