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Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law

A Comprehensive Program on Navigating Legal Frameworks in the Digital Economy

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Early access to e-LMS included

  • Mode: Virtual / Online
  • Type: Mentor Based
  • Level: Moderate
  • Duration: 3 Weeks

About This Course

“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.

Aim

To provide legal professionals, regulators, and finance experts with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory, compliance, and legal frameworks that govern cryptocurrencies, digital assets, DeFi, and blockchain-based transactions, equipping them to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape effectively.

Program Objectives

  • 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

Program Structure

🧩 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

Who Should Enrol?

  • Practicing lawyers and legal advisors

  • In-house counsel at financial institutions and fintechs

  • Compliance officers and risk managers

  • Regulators and policymakers in financial oversight roles

  • Students (LLM, JD, or equivalent) with an interest in financial law

Program Outcomes

  • Gain deep knowledge of the legal frameworks applicable to crypto and digital assets

  • Analyze the classification and regulatory treatment of various token types

  • Develop compliance strategies for AML/CFT, tax, and governance

  • Advise clients on DeFi, smart contracts, and evolving legal risks

  • Earn a certificate validating expertise in digital asset law

Fee Structure

Discounted: ₹8499 | $112

We accept 20+ global currencies. View list →

What You’ll Gain

  • Full access to e-LMS
  • Real-world dry lab projects
  • 1:1 project guidance
  • Publication opportunity
  • Self-assessment & final exam
  • e-Certificate & e-Marksheet

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