Crypto assets

The dynamically developing crypto-asset market poses numerous regulatory and organisational challenges for entrepreneurs. Our team specialises in legal advice for entities operating in the crypto-asset sector, including in particular the implementation of MiCA, DORA, and TFR requirements, as well as the development of comprehensive AML/CFT procedures. Thanks to our extensive experience in new technologies, the financial industry and crypto regulation, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the development of a cryptocurrency business – from developing a business structure, through preparing the necessary documentation and procedures, to representation in disputes and before supervisory authorities.

What can we help you with?

Regulatory advice in the context of MiCA, DORA, TFR

• Analysis and implementation of MiCA requirements
• We verify cryptocurrency projects for compliance with MiCA regulations, including the determination of the qualification of crypto assets.

• Consultations on DORA and TFR
• We support you in adapting your business to the new obligations arising from the DORA Regulation (including ICT risk management) and the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), which introduces and standardises the obligations to provide information on the sender and recipient of cryptocurrency transactions.

• Preparation for obtaining a CASP licence
• We help you develop a regulatory strategy and a set of documents needed to register your business or obtain a licence as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP), especially in the context of the new regulations.

Preparation and review of civil law contracts

• Contracts involving crypto assets
• Cryptoassets are increasingly becoming an element or independent subject of contracts between parties. We offer the drafting and reviewing of contracts whose subject matter are cryptoassets, taking into account the specifics of the transaction and the mechanisms securing payments and enforcement of obligations.

• Legal security
• We make sure that the contractual documentation complies with industry rules and regulations, in particular with regard to AML obligations and the identification of risks associated with trading in crypto assets.

Preparation of AML/CFT procedures

• Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing procedures
• Entities offering services involving the exchange or brokerage of crypto assets or the management of crypto accounts are considered obligated institutions, which imposes special obligations on them in terms of AML. We draw up and implement procedures aimed at meeting the obligations imposed by the AML law.

• Terms and conditions and privacy policies
• We create website regulations and privacy policies for platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges, taking into account the guidelines of supervisory authorities. We make sure that the documents not only meet regulatory requirements, but also guarantee transparent communication with users.

Representation before supervisory authorities and courts

• Proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIIF), the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UCS) and court disputes
• We provide representation in inspections and disputes before authorities. We defend our clients‘ rights before courts of all instances and arbitration courts. We prepare answers to inspection inquiries, complete and review documentation, and develop a strategy to defend our clients’ interests.