Digital Assets Business Legal and Accounting

Overview: 

This course delves into the complex legal, financial, and tax challenges faced by companies in the digital asset industry. Unlike traditional dollar-denominated businesses, digital asset enterprises encounter unique issues that require specialized knowledge. This course is intended to provide professionals with an understanding of the underlying technology and the industry it supports, as well as specific tax and legal considerations that routinely arise. 

Participants will gain valuable insights and practical advice on advising digital asset startups, equipping them with the expertise needed to navigate this rapidly evolving sector.

Course Objective: 

• Provide a basic understanding of digital asset technology.
• Provide an understanding of jurisdictional questions and corporate governance questions, as well as securities law concepts that apply to digital assets.
• Discuss intellectual property rights and how they can be protected/exploited through digital assets
• Teach attendees how digital assets are obtained, used, safely stored, and taxed throughout the process
• Provide an overview of digital asset valuation

Target Audience: 

Lawyers working with clients in the digital asset industry.

Basic Knowledge:

no prior knowledge required