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

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Cryptoassets and Blockchain:Newsletters

RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY NEWSLETTER
FTX Chapter 11 from Japanese Law Perspective (2)
RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY NEWSLETTER
FTX Chapter 11 from Japanese Law Perspective (1)
FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN
Publication of draft amendment to money laundering regulations

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Cryptoassets and Blockchain:News

Public Service
Revised "Guidelines on Blockchain Games," whose formulation included the involvement of Masafumi Masuda, are released by CESA, JOGA, and MCF
Public 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
Awards
Top rankings received from Chambers FinTech 2024
Public 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
Awards
Top Ranking Received From Chambers FinTech 2023

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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"

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Cryptoassets and Blockchain:Publications

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.)"
Magazine Article
"Global Legal Insights - Fintech 2023 - Vietnam Chapter"

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