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Cryptoassets and Blockchain

Regulatory support and ongoing assistance for the development of cryptoassets and digital tokens, services involving blockchain technology and cryptoasset exchanges, including broad support for the building and operation of platforms

Market Developments

A feature of blockchain technology (distributed ledger technology) is its ability to enable secure, low-cost global management and trading of data without the need for a “reliable third party,” such as a bank or government.

The use of blockchain technology is spread across a wide array of financial fields, including: artwork traceability, electric power, etc.; small-lot investments in real estate; development of novel financial instruments; fund-raising by regional governing bodies aimed at economic revitalization; and other areas requiring settlement of funds using digital currencies such as fan-targeting businesses and game content and the use of blockchain in security tokens.

The use of blockchain technology has made possible a diverse range of products and services featuring dynamic innovation which makes comprehension of the complex array of relevant laws, regulations and rules difficult if viewed only through the perspective of the pre-existing framework.

Our Services

The firm has supported numerous blockchain-related projects going back to the inception of the technology. We have also been involved in the development of new regulatory frameworks geared to the new economic realities generated by blockchain technology. Our experts are well-versed in the legal, technological and business aspects of the field and support blockchain-driven services. We offer support for the following: compliance with applicable legal frameworks; administrative support for licenses, permits and registrations; compliance and internal control frameworks; and the drafting and review of terms of use and other contract-related documentation.

Cryptoassets and Blockchain：People

Cryptoassets and Blockchain：Newsletters

Jan. 13, 2023 RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY NEWSLETTER: FTX Chapter 11 from Japanese Law Perspective (2)
Dec. 28, 2022 RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY NEWSLETTER: FTX Chapter 11 from Japanese Law Perspective (1)
Jul. 28, 2015 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: Publication of draft amendment to money laundering regulations

Cryptoassets and Blockchain：News

Aug. 29, 2024Public Service: The "Guidelines for NFT Businesses 3rd Edition," in which Masafumi Masuda was involved in the formulation as Legal Counsel of the NFT Subcommittee, is released by Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)
Jul. 10, 2024Public Service: Revised "Guidelines on Blockchain Games," whose formulation included the involvement of Masafumi Masuda, are released by CESA, JOGA, and MCF
Jul. 1, 2024Public Service: Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Peer Review Committee for "the Development of Basic Technology and Rules for the Expansion of the Virtual Economy," Strategic Innovation Promotion Program, Cabinet Office
Dec. 5, 2023Awards: Top rankings received from Chambers FinTech 2024
Oct. 17, 2023Public Service: Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Study Group on the Realisation of a Safe and Secure Metaverse, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Cryptoassets and Blockchain：Seminars

Jul. 25, 2024External Seminars: "AI and Web3 technologies for building growth and trust"
Feb. 2, 2024External Seminars: "Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) Roadshow to Asia"
Mar. 30, 2023External Seminars: "4th Asia-based International Financial Law Conference 'Session two: Fintech’s impact on Asian financial markets I: the regulatory and legislative developments in STO and digital exchanges' "
Nov. 3, 2022External Seminars: "Policy Trend and Current Discussion on Metaverse in Japan"
Sep. 7, 2021External Seminars: "Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Challenges"

Cryptoassets and Blockchain：Publications

Magazine Article: "Metaverse Legal Issues and Policy Trends"
Magazine Article: "Legal Issues Regarding DAO"
Magazine Article: "Regulatory Trends Concerning Stable Coins in the US, UK, Europe, and Singapore"
Magazine Article: "Legal Issues Concerning NFT"
Book: "Cryptoassets Law (2nd ed.)"