Crypto&Blockchain
The Crypto&Blockchain direction has deep expertise in handling projects related to comprehensive legal support for the crypto business popular today (including crypto startups). We advise companies on: mining, cryptocurrency exchange operators, cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto brokers, ICO-initiators and other activities using tokens, as well as services related to the creation and placement of tokens and their promotion.
The company’s lawyers participated in the development of key regulatory legal acts (in particular, Decree No. 8 “On the Development of the Digital Economy”), and also have experience in legal support of the creation of large crypto startups as a turnkey service: from the stage of creating a legal entity to joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park and launching activity.
Legal support of cryptocurrency exchange operator creation procedure
- Analysis of the estimated business model for compliance with the legislation on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park regime (type of activity: “cryptocurrency exchange operator”), consulting on the specifics of the type of activity;
- Support of the procedure for creating a legal entity and opening a corporate bank account;
- Development and preparation of the company’s local legal acts covering all the processes of the cryptoplatform (risk management, internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, KYC procedures, the main business processes of the company, the trading procedure and available transactions on the crypto platform, etc.);
- Development of specific documentation: “White Paper” declarations regarding various types of tokens and digital assets, settlement the procedure for trading tokens, drafting a contract for participation in token trading;
- Advising on compliance with the requirements of the internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, the KYC procedure, preparation of significant local legal acts;
- Consulting on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park entry procedure at all stages;
- Advising on the specifics of activity as an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident, existing Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park benefits and the areas of their application;
- “Turnkey” preparation of a business-project for joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park: analysis of the financial model, drafting and formation of a complete package of documents;
- Legal support in the process of completing a documentary audit;
- Development and finalization of the business project, analysis and preparation of recommendations for adjustment, provision of recommendations for the preparation of documents for submission to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park.
Legal support of cryptobroker creation procedure
- Analysis of the estimated business model for compliance with the legislation on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park regime (type of activity: “cryptobroker”), consulting on the specifics of the type of activity;
- Advising clients on the specifics of the activity type and the scope of services that a cryptobroker is entitled to provide;
- Support of the procedure for creating a legal entity and opening a corporate bank account;
- Development and preparation of the company’s local legal acts covering all the processes of the cryptoplatform (risk management, internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, KYC procedures, the main business processes of the company, the trading procedure and available transactions on the crypto platform, etc.);
- Development of specific documentation: commission agreement and contract for the provision of payment services, contractual binding of partnerships between a cryptobroker and an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident cryptocurrency exchange operator, etc.;
- Advising on company’s activities before applying for membership in Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park;
- Consulting on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park entry procedure at all stages;
- Advising on the specifics of activity as an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident, existing Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park benefits and the areas of their application;
- “Turnkey” preparation of a business-project for joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park: analysis of the financial model, drafting and formation of a complete package of documents;
- Legal support in the process of completing a documentary audit;
- Development and finalization of the business project, analysis and preparation of recommendations for adjustment, provision of recommendations for the preparation of documents for submission to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park.
Legal support of cryptoexchange creation procedure
- Analysis of the estimated business model for compliance with the legislation on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park regime (type of activity: “cryptoexchange”), consulting on the specifics of the type of activity;
- Support of the procedure for creating a legal entity and opening a corporate bank account;
- Development and preparation of the company’s local legal acts covering all the processes of the cryptoplatform (risk management, internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, KYC procedures, the main business processes of the company, the trading procedure and available transactions on the crypto platform, etc.);
- Advising on compliance with the requirements of the internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, the KYC procedure, preparation of significant local legal acts;
- Advising on company’s activities before applying for membership in Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park;
- Consulting on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park entry procedure at all stages;
- Advising on the specifics of activity as an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident, existing Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park benefits and the areas of their application;
- “Turnkey” preparation of a business-project for joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park: analysis of the financial model, drafting and formation of a complete package of documents;
- Legal support in the process of completing a documentary audit;
- Development and finalization of the business project, analysis and preparation of recommendations for adjustment, provision of recommendations for the preparation of documents for submission to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park.
Legal support of mining-company creation procedure
- Analysis of the estimated business model for compliance with the legislation on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park regime (type of activity: “mining”), consulting on the specifics of the type of activity;
- Support of the procedure for creating a legal entity and opening a corporate bank account;
- Development and preparation of the company’s local legal acts, consolidation of corporate business processes at the level of local documentation;
- Advising on company’s activities before applying for membership in Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park;
- Consulting on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park entry procedure at all stages;
- Advising on the specifics of activity as an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident, existing Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park benefits and the areas of their application;
- Assistance in the preparation of documentation for the import of mining equipment under legislative conditions (in case of compliance with the requirements for the provision of benefits);
- “Turnkey” preparation of a business-project for joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park: analysis of the financial model, drafting and formation of a complete package of documents;
- Development and finalization of the business project, analysis and preparation of recommendations for adjustment, provision of recommendations for the preparation of documents for submission to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park.
Legal support of ICO-initiator creation procedure
- Analysis of the estimated business model for compliance with the legislation on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park regime (type of activity: “ICO-initiator”), consulting on the specifics of the type of activity;
- Support of the procedure for creating a legal entity and opening a corporate bank account;
- Development and preparation of the company’s local legal acts, consolidation of corporate business processes at the level of local documentation;
- Development of specific documentation: “White Paper” declarations regarding various types of tokens and digital assets, a contract for participation in token trading, a standard ICO contract, etc.;
- Advising on compliance with the requirements of the internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, the KYC procedure, preparation of significant local legal acts;
- Advising on company’s activities before applying for membership in Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park;
- Consulting on the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park entry procedure at all stages;
- Advising on the specifics of activity as an Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park resident, existing Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park benefits and the areas of their application;
- Assistance in the preparation of documentation for the import of mining equipment under legislative conditions (in case of compliance with the requirements for the provision of benefits);
- “Turnkey” preparation of a business-project for joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park: analysis of the financial model, drafting and formation of a complete package of documents;
- Development and finalization of the business project, analysis and preparation of recommendations for adjustment, provision of recommendations for the preparation of documents for submission to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park Hi-Tech Park.
Legal support of projects based on “blockchain” technology
- Support for the implementation of tokens in the business models of projects from various spheres of the economy;
- Elaboration of legal issues related to the development of platforms based on blockchain technology;
- Advising on taxation issues related to the token transactions and other digital assets;
- Advising on compliance with the requirements of the internal control rules regarding AML/CFT, the procedure for conducting KYC procedures, preparation of necessary local legal acts;
- Consulting on decentralized financing (DeFi);
- Advising various crypto business entities on taxation of cryptocurrency transactions.
Projects
Cryptocurrency platform operator
Turnkey legal support for the establishment of a crypto platform operator in Belarus: from the stage of organization of a legal entity, to joining the HTP and launching crypto exchange activities.
Mining Ecosystem
Full legal support of the launch of a major mining project in Belarus, including two locations for computing facilities. The total investment in the project amounted to over USD 40 mln. The project also included preparation of an investment project for modernization (re-equipment) of the mining infrastructure.
NFT- marketplace
Elaboration of the business model of an NFT-marketplace for a company from Cyprus, preparation of all the necessary legal documents for the launch of the project, development of contractual binding of relations with partners.
Mining Company
Full legal support for the launch of a mining company with investments from the Russian Federation under a custom business model, under which the mining company also provides software development services.
Sports Media
Full legal support of the first-ever sports blockchain-based media. Legal support included, in particular, the choice of a «crypto-friendly» jurisdiction, blockchain licensing and tax consulting.
Advertising Platform
Full legal support for an open advertising platform for real-time bidding, planning to deal with crypto investments and blockchain.
VIN Database
General ICO consulting and consulting on testing the first worldwide blockchain and DLT-based Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) database.
Coffee manufacturer
Advising a coffee company on crypto investments and ICO’s.
Secure Business Ecosystem
Legal support for a blockchain-based secure business ecosystem project
ICO referral program
Advised on a referral program for an ICO that included a bonus platform for crypto investors and a blockchain affiliate network.
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