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German Crypto Currency Lawyer

In the world of cryptocurrencies and crypto securities, an impressive transformation has taken place, especially in recent years. Not only have cryptocurrencies developed as a possible alternative to the conventional monetary system and as a new asset class. The crypto world has also been enriched by novel fields of application through blockchain technology in general, as well as a variety of innovations such as decentralised applications, up to decentralised trading venues, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and crypto securities, to name a few.

Providers of financial services, trading venue operators and issuers are also confronted with various legal challenges in the area of cryptocurrencies and crypto securities. Depending on the business model, these have an impact on various areas of law, in particular financial supervisory law, prospectus law, real estate law, civil law and tax law. From a legal perspective, the aim is to minimise legal risks and to promote the success of the business model, including in communication with the financial supervisory authorities.

Fields of Competence

Kronsteyn has extensive expertise in the legal conceptualisation and implementation of crypto projects in the following areas:

  • Trading crypto assets for own account and for clients

  • Operation of crypto marketplaces

  • Provision of trading data

  • Crypto custody

  • Settlement of transactions in crypto assets

  • Issuing and brokering crypto securities

Range of Services

Kronsteyn's range of services in the field of cryptocurrencies and crypto securities includes:

  • Preparation of general terms and conditions and other contractual documents

  • Preparation and review of compliance-relevant internal documentation

  • Money laundering compliance and preparation of documentation

  • Application for supervisory permits according to the German Banking Act (KWG) or the German Securities Trading Act (WpIG)

  • Implementation of payment services law requirements according to the German Payment Services Act (ZAG) and the German Civil Code (BGB)

  • Expert opinion on complex legal issues

  • Implementation of data protection and IT security requirements

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