The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some leg... more The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some legal vulnerabilities of this emerging segment of the global economy. Complicated nature of the FinTech sector is explainedfrom mobile payment applications to complex blockchain networks containing encrypted transactions. Aside from numerous advantages of the FinTech services, issues related to fraudulent practices in this sector of economy are discussed at length. In particular, it is argued, with reference to the two major Ponzi schemes of the past, that financial pyramids are types of illegal enterprises, which can infiltrate legitimate financial technology industries. Through the lenses of the relevant Ukrainian law and practice, the complicated nature of illegal financial pyramids, in particular the absence of meaningful definition of this type of fraud, proposals are elaborated on how to improve national financial market regulation. Based on research findings, the key idea of the research is formulated: in some cases there is a potential link between modern financial technologies and fraudulent schemes related to financial pyramids. Such disturbing realities should trigger more aggressive legal response by national lawmakers and regulators.
The Electricity journal/The electricity journal, Mar 1, 2024
International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the... more International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the conduct of wars to protect those who are not taking part in the hostilities. Under international humanitarian law, belligerents may not intentionally target civilians or installations that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. While collateral harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure may occur, international humanitarian law prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. In practice, these principles have not always been honored or enforced. State and nonstate actors have deliberately targeted civilians and/or disregarded civilian impacts, often for the purpose of pressuring political leaders to capitulate. The increasing occurrence and severity of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in modern conflicts calls into question the continuing relevance of what were once viewed as fundamental protections. In this paper, we present a case study involving Russia's 2022-23 attacks on Ukraine's electric power infrastructure, which left millions of civilians without heat, water, or other basic services for extended periods in harsh winter conditions. Considering the scope, scale, and long-term impacts of these attacks, we conclude that Russia violated international law. We also suggest that a new international protocol may be necessary in order to more effectively deter and punish attacks on civilian infrastructure in future armed conflicts and military occupations.
The article examines modern approaches to the criminal law protection of fish stocks in some Amer... more The article examines modern approaches to the criminal law protection of fish stocks in some American states. Particular attention is paid to the large-scale problem of illegal, unregistered and unregulated fishing in the world and approaches to solving this problem in the United States, both at the federal and local levels. From the viewpoint of American law enforcement practices, encroachments related to pollution or depletion of environmental objects are in many ways similar to manifestations of white collar fraud, on the other hand, crimes against fauna (both land and water) are in many ways reminiscent of drug trafficking and smuggling schemes that determines the specificity of their investigation. For the sake of clarity of the presented regulatory material, an example from law enforcement practice is highlighted, which emphasizes peculiarities of the criminal-legal assessment of the actions of American citizens guilty of illegal fishing of reef fish, as well as the justified ...
The article examines various aspects of professional training of future teachers of the "Defense ... more The article examines various aspects of professional training of future teachers of the "Defense of Ukraine" course for effective legal education among students. The key aspects in this process are the formation of practical skills, legal culture, socio-psychological and methodological readiness of teachers. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern technologies and interactive methods in pedagogical universities to develop
International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the... more International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the conduct of wars to protect those who are not taking part in the hostilities. Under international humanitarian law, belligerents may not intentionally target civilians or installations that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. While collateral harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure may occur, international humanitarian law prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. In practice, these principles have not always been honored or enforced. State and nonstate actors have deliberately targeted civilians and/or disregarded civilian impacts, often for the purpose of pressuring political leaders to capitulate. The increasing occurrence and severity of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in modern conflicts calls into question the continuing relevance of what were once viewed as fundamental protections. In this paper, we present a case study involving Russia's 2022-23 attacks on Ukraine's electric power infrastructure, which left millions of civilians without heat, water, or other basic services for extended periods in harsh winter conditions. Considering the scope, scale, and long-term impacts of these attacks, we conclude that Russia violated international law. We also suggest that a new international protocol may be necessary in order to more effectively deter and punish attacks on civilian infrastructure in future armed conflicts and military occupations.
The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some leg... more The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some legal vulnerabilities of this emerging segment of the global economy. Complicated nature of the FinTech sector is explainedfrom mobile payment applications to complex blockchain networks containing encrypted transactions. Aside from numerous advantages of the FinTech services, issues related to fraudulent practices in this sector of economy are discussed at length. In particular, it is argued, with reference to the two major Ponzi schemes of the past, that financial pyramids are types of illegal enterprises, which can infiltrate legitimate financial technology industries. Through the lenses of the relevant Ukrainian law and practice, the complicated nature of illegal financial pyramids, in particular the absence of meaningful definition of this type of fraud, proposals are elaborated on how to improve national financial market regulation. Based on research findings, the key idea of the research is formulated: in some cases there is a potential link between modern financial technologies and fraudulent schemes related to financial pyramids. Such disturbing realities should trigger more aggressive legal response by national lawmakers and regulators.
The Electricity journal/The electricity journal, Mar 1, 2024
International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the... more International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the conduct of wars to protect those who are not taking part in the hostilities. Under international humanitarian law, belligerents may not intentionally target civilians or installations that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. While collateral harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure may occur, international humanitarian law prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. In practice, these principles have not always been honored or enforced. State and nonstate actors have deliberately targeted civilians and/or disregarded civilian impacts, often for the purpose of pressuring political leaders to capitulate. The increasing occurrence and severity of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in modern conflicts calls into question the continuing relevance of what were once viewed as fundamental protections. In this paper, we present a case study involving Russia's 2022-23 attacks on Ukraine's electric power infrastructure, which left millions of civilians without heat, water, or other basic services for extended periods in harsh winter conditions. Considering the scope, scale, and long-term impacts of these attacks, we conclude that Russia violated international law. We also suggest that a new international protocol may be necessary in order to more effectively deter and punish attacks on civilian infrastructure in future armed conflicts and military occupations.
The article examines modern approaches to the criminal law protection of fish stocks in some Amer... more The article examines modern approaches to the criminal law protection of fish stocks in some American states. Particular attention is paid to the large-scale problem of illegal, unregistered and unregulated fishing in the world and approaches to solving this problem in the United States, both at the federal and local levels. From the viewpoint of American law enforcement practices, encroachments related to pollution or depletion of environmental objects are in many ways similar to manifestations of white collar fraud, on the other hand, crimes against fauna (both land and water) are in many ways reminiscent of drug trafficking and smuggling schemes that determines the specificity of their investigation. For the sake of clarity of the presented regulatory material, an example from law enforcement practice is highlighted, which emphasizes peculiarities of the criminal-legal assessment of the actions of American citizens guilty of illegal fishing of reef fish, as well as the justified ...
The article examines various aspects of professional training of future teachers of the "Defense ... more The article examines various aspects of professional training of future teachers of the "Defense of Ukraine" course for effective legal education among students. The key aspects in this process are the formation of practical skills, legal culture, socio-psychological and methodological readiness of teachers. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern technologies and interactive methods in pedagogical universities to develop
International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the... more International humanitarian law is a branch of public international law that seeks to moderate the conduct of wars to protect those who are not taking part in the hostilities. Under international humanitarian law, belligerents may not intentionally target civilians or installations that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. While collateral harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure may occur, international humanitarian law prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. In practice, these principles have not always been honored or enforced. State and nonstate actors have deliberately targeted civilians and/or disregarded civilian impacts, often for the purpose of pressuring political leaders to capitulate. The increasing occurrence and severity of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in modern conflicts calls into question the continuing relevance of what were once viewed as fundamental protections. In this paper, we present a case study involving Russia's 2022-23 attacks on Ukraine's electric power infrastructure, which left millions of civilians without heat, water, or other basic services for extended periods in harsh winter conditions. Considering the scope, scale, and long-term impacts of these attacks, we conclude that Russia violated international law. We also suggest that a new international protocol may be necessary in order to more effectively deter and punish attacks on civilian infrastructure in future armed conflicts and military occupations.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems ((LNNS,volume 927)), 2024
The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some leg... more The paper provides overview of the financial technologies (FinTech) sector and addresses some legal vulnerabilities of this emerging segment of the global economy. Complicated nature of the FinTech sector is explainedfrom mobile payment applications to complex blockchain networks containing encrypted transactions. Aside from numerous advantages of the FinTech services, issues related to fraudulent practices in this sector of economy are discussed at length. In particular, it is argued, with reference to the two major Ponzi schemes of the past, that financial pyramids are types of illegal enterprises, which can infiltrate legitimate financial technology industries. Through the lenses of the relevant Ukrainian law and practice, the complicated nature of illegal financial pyramids, in particular the absence of meaningful definition of this type of fraud, proposals are elaborated on how to improve national financial market regulation. Based on research findings, the key idea of the research is formulated: in some cases there is a potential link between modern financial technologies and fraudulent schemes related to financial pyramids. Such disturbing realities should trigger more aggressive legal response by national lawmakers and regulators.
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