Cryptocurrency is regulated in the United States. Agencies like the SEC, CFTC, and IRS monitor token offerings, trading activity, and tax reporting requirements.

We help clients launch and operate digital asset ventures by managing compliance, licensing applications, smart contract reviews, and legal disputes.

Our team follows the fast-changing rules that apply to DeFi platforms, NFTs, token classification, New York BitLicense requirements, and digital asset custody by banks and trust companies.

Tax planning is important. Brokers will begin filing Form 1099-DA for transactions on or after January 1, 2025. Basis reporting is scheduled to start in 2026.

We offer clear, practical guidance so founders, funds, and platforms can manage risk, stay compliant, and keep moving forward.

The rise of Bitcoin, NFTs, and decentralized finance (DeFi) has created new opportunities and equally significant legal risks. Your startup may be planning an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), your fund may trade digital assets, or you may have received an IRS notice about cryptocurrency reporting. These issues can escalate quickly without experienced legal guidance.

Cryptocurrency is more than code. It is treated as money under the oversight of regulators such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Missteps can lead to audits, lawsuits, or even criminal investigations involving fraud, scams, or money laundering.

At Torres & Zheng at Law, P.C., our cryptocurrency attorneys help clients remain compliant, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect their digital assets. We understand blockchain technology and the financial regulations that govern it. Whether you are launching a token or managing a digital asset platform, our law firm provides the clarity and confidence to move forward securely.