Crypto Law

Crypto Law for Cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Mining, NFTs & DeFi

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, a new sector emerged: FinTech, driven by innovations based on blockchain technology. This gave rise to a wide range of digital economic models such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Dash, Litecoin), ICOs, mining operations, crypto exchanges, and trading platforms.

The legal framework governing this fast-evolving space is what we refer to as crypto law – and at SBS LEGAL, you’ll find specialists with years of experience in this field.

What Is Crypto Law?

Crypto law is an interdisciplinary legal field that combines elements of:

• IT law
• Financial supervisory law
• Investment law
• Contract law
• Data protection law
• Anti-money laundering law (including KYC processes)
• Competition and consumer law
• Tax law

Our deep understanding of these interwoven areas allows us to offer comprehensive legal support for the complex and evolving crypto market.

Your Crypto Law Firm – Who Do We Advise?

At SBS LEGAL, our attorneys and tax experts have supported blockchain-based IT projects for years. We work with:

• Mining companies
• ICO and token launch projects
• Crypto traders and marketers
• Crypto exchanges and trading platforms
• Merchants accepting cryptocurrencies
• Developers of new cryptocurrencies and token models

Our clients are often internationally oriented ventures facing both strict German regulations and global compliance challenges.

Since 2019/2020, the crypto world has expanded rapidly into new areas like:

• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
• The Metaverse

Our legal team continuously evaluates the regulatory consequences of these developments, and we’ve even started subdividing crypto law into specializations such as Metaverse Law.

Our Legal Services in Crypto Law

We offer full-service legal counsel in all crypto matters, including:

• Comprehensive legal advice for ICOs, exchanges, cryptocurrencies, and FinTech projects – covering corporate, IT, contract, data protection, tax, AML/KYC, competition, and consumer law
• Legal support for IT companies developing FinTech applications
• Legal planning and development of regulated crypto financial products
• Regulatory consulting and support for blockchain startups
• Representation in administrative and legal proceedings before BaFin (German Financial Supervisory Authority)
• Legal guidance for financial service providers and crypto finance institutions developing new financial products
• International legal support for cross-border FinTech projects
• Tax law advisory for crypto investors and traders
• Legal defense in crypto-related white-collar criminal cases

Our firm not only advises on structuring blockchain and crypto projects but also provides strong legal representation in regulatory disputes and litigation. Thanks to our global network of partner law firms, we can support clients internationally across jurisdictions.

Have Questions About Crypto Law?

Get in touch with us – our team of experts is ready to assist you with your blockchain, token, or crypto project.

Your initial consultation with SBS LEGAL is always free of charge.