Digital Asset Law for the Next Era
Pioneering regulatory and transactional counsel for crypto, AI, and fintech innovators navigating the future of finance.
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Practice Areas
Digital Assets & Blockchain
From custody architecture to tokenized securities, navigate complex digital asset regulations with counsel who helped define the legal landscape.
Learn More →Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech
Legal frameworks for AI-driven businesses, from regulatory compliance and data privacy to intellectual property protection.
Learn More →Fintech & Payments
Navigate federal and state compliance for payment processors, neobanks, and financial technology platforms.
Learn More →Corporate & Transactions
End-to-end corporate counsel from formation through fundraising and M&A. Support for startup governance and capital raises.
Learn More →Regulatory Compliance
Proactive compliance strategies for complex regulatory frameworks. From SEC engagements to compliance program design.
Learn More →Dispute Resolution
Strategic counsel for digital asset and fintech disputes, with focus on early resolution and risk mitigation.
Learn More →Pioneering the Law,
Not Just Practicing It
From advising at the SEC during crypto's regulatory infancy to representing creditors in the largest digital asset bankruptcies, Chanté Eliaszadeh has been at the forefront of defining legal frameworks for emerging technologies.
Where others study the law, Astraea Counsel helps shape it—translating unprecedented challenges into practical strategies that balance innovation with regulatory compliance.
Latest Insights
January 31, 2026
Blockchain Patent Strategy for Web3 Startups: A Comprehensive IP Planning Guide
Strategic guidance on blockchain patents for Web3 startups preparing for fundraising and M&A. Learn USPTO guidance, costs, timelines, and when to patent vs. use trade secrets.
Read More →January 28, 2026
Cross-Border Crypto Operations: MiCA, UK, and Asia Expansion Guide
Strategic roadmap for US crypto companies expanding internationally. Comprehensive analysis of MiCA compliance, UK FCA authorization, Singapore MAS licensing, and Dubai VARA framework with costs, timelines, and tax implications.
Read More →January 26, 2026
Smart Contract Legal Enforceability: When Code Isn't Law
The 'code is law' ethos collapsed with The DAO hack. Smart contracts face contract formation requirements, oracle problems, and dispute resolution challenges—but hybrid approaches like Ricardian contracts bridge law and technology.
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