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, deals and briefings
06 May 2020 | News
Carey Olsen advises on ITI Digital's digital assets joint venture
07 February 2020 | Briefing
A Guide to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulation 2020 (GLI chapters)
17 September 2019 | News
Carey Olsen supports Zedra on cryptoassets offering
15 August 2019 | News
Carey Olsen and JTC support upcoming launch of Criptyque's Jersey cryptocurrency exchange
18 June 2019 | Article
Blockchain in cases of fraud and corporate insolvency
08 April 2019 | Briefing