MODULE 2 OF 10

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Law

Master the legal landscape of distributed ledger technologies, from cryptocurrency regulations and VDA taxation in India to smart contract enforceability, NFT legal frameworks, and compliance strategies for blockchain-based businesses.

7 Parts
45 Quiz Questions
12+ Hours Content
30% VDA Tax Rate

7 Comprehensive Parts

PART 1

Blockchain Technology Legal Foundations

Understanding DLT fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, and the legal characterization of blockchain networks under Indian law.

🕑 90 min
PART 2

Cryptocurrency Regulations in India

SC IAMAI verdict analysis, RBI circulars, VDA taxation under Section 115BBH, and TDS provisions under Section 194S.

🕑 120 min
PART 3

Global Crypto Regulatory Landscape

SEC Howey Test, EU MiCA framework, Singapore's PSA, and comparative analysis of international crypto regulations.

🕑 100 min
PART 4

Smart Contracts: Legal Validity & Enforcement

Enforceability under Indian Contract Act, electronic contracts, code-is-law debate, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

🕑 110 min
PART 5

NFTs & Digital Assets

Legal nature of NFTs, IP licensing issues, ownership rights, secondary sale royalties, and regulatory considerations.

🕑 90 min
PART 6

Crypto Crimes & Enforcement

PMLA implications, ED seizures, money laundering risks, ransomware, and forensic investigation of blockchain transactions.

🕑 100 min
PART 7

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

KYC/AML frameworks, exchange licensing, compliance checklists, and practical advisory for blockchain startups.

🕑 90 min

🎯 Learning Outcomes

Analyze the Supreme Court IAMAI verdict and its implications on crypto regulation
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Calculate VDA tax liability under Section 115BBH and apply TDS under Section 194S
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Draft legally compliant smart contracts and assess their enforceability
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Structure NFT licensing agreements with proper IP rights allocation
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Identify PMLA compliance requirements for crypto exchanges
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Compare global regulatory frameworks (SEC, MiCA, Singapore PSA)
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Module 2 Assessment

Test your understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency law concepts

45 Questions
60 Minutes
70% Pass Score
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