This area of practice covers the laws that governs financial technology (FinTech) industry which includes online banking, mobile payment applications, and so on. It is also a specialized area within the field of technology law and focuses on the advances and innovation of financial transactions technology. Lawyers in this field help protect interests (such as their personal data protection) of clients who use fintech and help fintech companies comply with regulations.
Cryptocurrency falls under this field as it is considered a part of financial services that utilizes technology and its innovations. Consequently, topics related to crypto including digital assets, such as cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) and non-fungible tokens or NFTs, are relevant in this practice area.