Digital Asset Law for the Next Era

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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.

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Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech

Legal frameworks for AI-driven businesses, from regulatory compliance and data privacy to intellectual property protection.

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Fintech & Payments

Navigate federal and state compliance for payment processors, neobanks, and financial technology platforms.

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Corporate & Transactions

End-to-end corporate counsel from formation through fundraising and M&A. Support for startup governance and capital raises.

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Regulatory Compliance

Proactive compliance strategies for complex regulatory frameworks. From SEC engagements to compliance program design.

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Dispute Resolution

Strategic counsel for digital asset and fintech disputes, with focus on early resolution and risk mitigation.

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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.

Big Law expertise, boutique accessibility
Board-level strategic counsel
Practical regulatory navigation
Industry thought leadership
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