Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies comprise a marketplace that cannot be accessed without a thorough understanding of how it works.

At Levant Legal, we’ve been working with clients of blockchain technologies and cryptoassets for years and assisting companies with identifying legal risks and understanding the legal boundaries their technologies and models must operate within.

We combine a global network of attorneys with a wide range of relevant to help companies take advantage of these new opportunities and attain their strategic goals through the use of blockchain.

In most cases, there are no easily recognizable regulations governing new technologies or innovative business models. Therefore, our main task is to understand if there is legislation in place and, if so, how the legislation applies to the particular business model, and what to expect and perhaps if the current legislation favors some business models more than others.

Our specialists have experience in identifying and managing the legal risks that may arise from innovative technologies or business models and our expertise includes among other:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules
• Cryptocurrency – e-wallets, exchanges, and transactions
• Blockchain technology applications
• Cryptocurrency gambling
• Financial services regulation
• Peer-to-Peer (P2P) debt and equity financing
• Corporate contributions to share capital in cryptocurrency
• Tax and VAT advise in the cryptocurrency or token sale domain
• Capital markets regulation
• Data protection