Web3 and Digital Assets

BakerHostetler is on top of recent trends, regulations, topics that are pertinent to the industry and the matters they are involved in.

— Chambers FinTech Legal USA 2026

BakerHostetler is a full-service firm that employs a comprehensive understanding of Web3 and digital asset technologies to help our innovative, cutting-edge clients navigate the nuanced legal issues presented by blockchain-enabled technology. We have been working in this space since its inception, and we are the only law firm with a practice group dedicated to digital assets and data management.

Our clients include innovators, investors, and users of digital assets and Web3. We represent clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, including:

Cryptocurrency network and protocol development companies
Token issuers
Wallet providers
Miners
Network node providers
Exchanges
Bitcoin ATMs
Market infrastructure providers
Payments companies
Cryptocurrency hedge funds and investment advisers

Alternative trading systems  Venture capital firms and their portfolio companies
Gaming companies
NFT development companies
Blockchain services companies
Digital identity providers
Independent software vendors
Trade associations
Traditional businesses expanding into or impacted by blockchain-enabled technologies

Regulatory Compliance. Advise clients on regulatory compliance throughout the life of their business, including securities law, commodity and derivatives regulations, anti-money laundering laws and regulations, and other financial services regulations.
Investigations. Counsel clients subject to investigation, requests for information or subpoenas by or from the SEC, CFTC, DOJ and other government agencies, as well as witnesses in those proceedings.
Enforcement and Criminal Defense. Defend clients in enforcement actions brought by regulatory agencies and criminal actions.
Litigation and Arbitration. Represent Web3 and digital asset clients in litigation and arbitration of all varieties, backed by our firm’s team of 400 litigators.
Tax. Advise on tax implications and represent clients under audit by the IRS related to tax controversies, revenue recognition events, accounting methods and tax treatment of derivatives on digital assets.
Intellectual Property. Provide full-service intellectual property support, including strategy advice, counseling on source code copyright issues, trade secret strategy, filing of patent applications and patent prosecution.
Government Relations. Represent Web3 and digital asset clients at the regulatory agencies and on the Hill, including seeking no-action relief and interpretive guidance.
Incident Response. Advise digital currency industry clients on responses to cyber theft of data and digital assets and attempted extortion, including investigating and reclaiming stolen digital assets.
Fund Formation. Provide fund formation services for domestic and international clients, including addressing permanent establishment and U.S. trade or business considerations and transfer pricing issues.
Product Launches. Assist clients in creating and launching blockchain protocols and platforms and related smart contract and digital asset integrations.
Digital Advertising. Counsel advertising industry clients on suitability of advertisements for blockchain technology and digital assets and the use of blockchain technology in adtech, including issues related to patents, incentive and reward programs, and use of cryptocurrencies.
Outside General Counsel. Serve as outside general counsel to U.S. and global blockchain companies, providing advice on IP, employment, corporate and other matters.