The crypto and blockchain sector is evolving rapidly. Our experience in this sector means we understand the many challenges and opportunities that financial institutions, businesses, investors and start-ups face.
We have advised on some of the most innovative cryptocurrency funds, initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other digital asset ventures. By providing tailored advice we are able to protect our clients' positions throughout the development and testing phases and foresee potential regulatory and compliance issues.
We have excellent relationships with the regulators in our jurisdictions. We advise on the regulation of token sales and other digital asset–related transactions, the regulation of fintech businesses, company incorporations (including advising on the benefits of offshore jurisdictions), shareholder agreements, mining and pool agreements, joint venture agreements, money exchange regulation, fintech, blockchain and cryptocurrency–related taxation and disputes.
Services include:
- Initial Coin Offerings/token ownership events
- Cryptocurrency funds
- Crypto custody
- Crypto exchanges
- Regulation and licensing of crypto ventures
- Crypto disputes
Our credentials
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Advising on the launch of Jersey's first initial coin offering (ICO).
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Advising on the launch of the first ever Ethereum denominated fund (CoinShares Fund I). Since followed by Fund II.
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Advising on the world's first Bitcoin investment fund.
News and briefings
14 January 2021 | News
Carey Olsen and Zedra support Vow on launch of new token ecosystem
26 November 2020 | Briefing
The Virtual Assets Services Regime in the Cayman Islands 开曼群岛虚拟资产服务立法
21 October 2020 | News
Carey Olsen and Cavendish advise Radix on launch of its DeFi utility token
28 August 2020 | Briefing
Cryptocurrencies and asset protection trusts in the Cayman Islands
06 May 2020 | News
Carey Olsen advises on ITI Digital's digital assets joint venture
07 February 2020 | Briefing