Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law

“Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law” is a specialized program designed to bridge the gap between emerging digital finance technologies and legal frameworks. Participants will gain insights into token classifications, securities law, AML/CFT compliance, taxation, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

The program features expert lectures, case studies, and hands-on workshops using real-world scenarios. It highlights global regulatory perspectives, including frameworks from the US SEC/CFTC, EU MiCA, FATF guidelines, and national regulatory sandboxes. It also covers enforcement trends and key litigation issues relevant to digital assets.

• Bridge legal theory with practical application in digital finance

• Equip participants to advise on regulatory risk in blockchain projects

• Promote cross-border understanding of compliance obligations

• Foster innovation while ensuring responsible risk management

• Develop thought leaders ready to shape digital asset law and policy

🧩 Module 1: Foundations of Crypto Law

• 1.1 Introduction to Digital Assets and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
• 1.2 Classifying Crypto Assets: Commodities, Securities, Currencies?
• 1.3 Regulatory Risk Factors for Lawyers & Policymakers
• 1.4 Decoding the Token Taxonomy: Fungible vs. Non-Fungible

📜 Module 2: Smart Contracts and Legal Automation

• 2.1 How Smart Contracts Work: Code, Execution, Trust
• 2.2 Are Smart Contracts Legally Binding?
• 2.3 Legal Loopholes and Enforceability Challenges
• 2.4 Use Cases: DAOs, Real Estate, and Automated Escrow

🌐 Module 3: Cross-Jurisdictional Crypto Regulation

• 3.1 India’s Crypto Landscape: RBI, SEBI, DPDP & Tax Rules
• 3.2 Europe: MiCA, GDPR, and National Licensing Models
• 3.3 USA: SEC, CFTC, FinCEN and State-by-State Challenges
• 3.4 Singapore, UAE, and the Global Sandbox Movement
• Downloadable: Crypto Regulatory Tracker

💸 Module 4: DeFi, Risk & Legal Compliance

• 4.1 What is DeFi? Legal Risks in Decentralized Finance
• 4.2 Money Laundering, Token Listings, and AML Law
• 4.3 Lending Pools, DEXs, and Unhosted Wallets: Legal Blind Spots
• 4.4 The Role of Oracles, Governance Tokens, and DAO Accountability

⚖️ Module 5: Property, Insolvency & Asset Recovery

• 5.1 Ownership in Blockchain-Based Assets
• 5.2 How Bankruptcy Law Applies to Wallets & Platforms
• 5.3 Tracing Lost or Hacked Crypto: Legal Tools & Strategies
• 5.4 Insolvency Case Studies: Celsius, FTX, Terraform

📜 Module 6: Legal Strategy & Policy for Crypto Innovation

• 6.1 Drafting Legal Clauses for Crypto Risk Mitigation
• 6.2 Legal Opinions: Tokens, Custody & Cross-Border Movement
• 6.3 How to Engage with Regulators and Stay Future-Proof
• 6.4 Final Task: Submit a Draft Legal Memo or Policy Brief