Legal & Policy

Navigate the blockchain landscape with confidence. Our legal and regulatory expertise empowers your Cardano journey.

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Cardano Foundation’s Role

We support blockchain adoption by providing expert insights, accessible information, practical tools, and active engagement in shaping blockchain policy.

The Cardano Foundation actively contributes to advancing key legal and policy areas such as financial market regulation, IT procurement, compliance, tax, and sustainability. These efforts reflect our commitment to addressing industry challenges and fostering positive outcomes for various stakeholders.

Distributing no-cost educational resources for enterprises and legal stakeholders seeking to understand Cardano.

Empowering engagement with the Cardano blockchain through tools like Identity Wallet, Cardano Ballot, and Cardano Wallet.

Providing legal and regulatory contributions for the responsible development of blockchain technology.

Empowering legal professionals with the knowledge to navigate third-generation blockchains like Cardano.

Advancing blockchain as enterprise-grade infrastructure by helping to reduce legal risks in diverse business operations.

Resources

Access guides and resources to navigate Cardano’s legal and regulatory landscape.

News

The latest on legal

Consultations & Contributions

Joint Response to the FCA’s Consultation Paper 25/40 - Regulating Cryptoasset Activities

Response to the consultation on the changes to the Swiss Financial Institutions Act regarding Stablecoins (in German)

GBBC Risk Mitigation Framework on non-financial risks of blockchain infrastructures

Joint Response to the FCA’s Discussion Paper DP25/1 - Regulating Cryptoasset Activities, in particular Staking

Response to public consultation on EDPB Guidelines 02/2025 on processing of personal data through blockchain technologies

U.S. SEC Crypto Task Force Questionnaire

BIS consultation - third party risk management

BIS consultation - cryptoasset standard amendments

IOSCO’s consultation - policy recommendations for crypto and digital asset markets

HM Treasury consultation - future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets

Australian Government’s Treasury consultation - token mapping

FSB’s public consultation - international regulation and supervision of crypto-asset activities

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Reports

Explore the Cardano Foundation's comprehensive reports, showcasing our activities, achievements, and contributions to the Cardano ecosystem.

Products

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