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BachelorFaculty of Law and Ethics

Blockchain Law and Crypto Asset Regulations

Welcome to the future of AI and society! I am Prof. Dr. Haruto Goto. As a specialist in the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), I lead bachelor's students in the Blockchain Law and Crypto Asset Regulations program at Nexier University on their journey to bringing legal clarity to the decentralized world.

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Bachelor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

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Academic focus

The legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

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Practical focus

Cryptocurrencies legal status, smart contracts legal status, NFTs legal status, DAOs legal status.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

  • Internships in crypto legal departments or blockchain regulatory bodies

  • Roles as legal analysts for DAOs or NFT platforms

  • Support roles in academic research projects on decentralized law

  • Opportunities in FinTech companies developing blockchain solutions

Career opportunities

  • Blockchain Legal Analyst

  • Crypto Regulatory Advisor

  • Smart Contract Legal Counsel

  • Web3 Compliance Specialist

Jobs and projects

  • Technical and legal analysis for blockchain and crypto assets

  • Analytical and regulatory-focused problem-solving for decentralized systems

  • Innovative and forward-thinking approaches to blockchain law

  • Visionary leadership for shaping the legal landscape of the decentralized world

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

  • What you gain

    • Mastering the legal status of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts.
    • Gaining expertise in understanding NFTs and DAOs from a legal perspective.
    • Developing problem-solving abilities for real-world legal challenges in blockchain.
    • Cultivating an understanding of complex crypto legal concepts.

  • Skills you build

    • Exploring the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
    • Excelling at navigating the legal frontier of blockchain and crypto-assets.
    • Driving breakthroughs in blockchain law and crypto asset regulation.
    • Envisioning a future where decentralized technologies operate within clear legal boundaries.
Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Blockchain Law and Crypto Asset Regulations

  1. 01Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies

      The learner can master the legal status of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

      The learner can gain expertise in understanding NFTs and DAOs from a legal perspective, as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

    2. MethodsMethods in Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies

      The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world legal challenges in blockchain, as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

      The learner can cultivating an understanding of complex crypto legal concepts, as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies

      The learner can explore the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

      The learner can excelling at navigating the legal frontier of blockchain and crypto-assets, as applied to Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies.

  2. 02Smart Contract Law and Enforceability
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Smart Contract Law and Enforceability

      The learner can driving breakthroughs in blockchain law and crypto asset regulation, as applied to Smart Contract Law and Enforceability.

      The learner can envisioning a future where decentralized technologies operate within clear legal boundaries, as applied to Smart Contract Law and Enforceability.

    2. MethodsMethods in Smart Contract Law and Enforceability

      The learner can apply a method from Smart Contract Law and Enforceability to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Smart Contract Law and Enforceability for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Smart Contract Law and Enforceability

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Smart Contract Law and Enforceability against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Smart Contract Law and Enforceability to a new documented context.

  3. 03NFTs and Digital Property Rights
    1. FoundationsFoundations of NFTs and Digital Property Rights

      The learner can explain the core terms of NFTs and Digital Property Rights.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside NFTs and Digital Property Rights.

    2. MethodsMethods in NFTs and Digital Property Rights

      The learner can apply a method from NFTs and Digital Property Rights to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from NFTs and Digital Property Rights for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of NFTs and Digital Property Rights

      The learner can evaluate a practice of NFTs and Digital Property Rights against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer NFTs and Digital Property Rights to a new documented context.

  4. 04Legal Frameworks for DAOs
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal Frameworks for DAOs

      The learner can explain the core terms of Legal Frameworks for DAOs.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Legal Frameworks for DAOs.

    2. MethodsMethods in Legal Frameworks for DAOs

      The learner can apply a method from Legal Frameworks for DAOs to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Legal Frameworks for DAOs for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Legal Frameworks for DAOs

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Legal Frameworks for DAOs against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Legal Frameworks for DAOs to a new documented context.

  5. 05Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation

      The learner can explain the core terms of Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation.

    2. MethodsMethods in Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation

      The learner can apply a method from Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation to a new documented context.

  6. 06Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets

      The learner can explain the core terms of Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets.

    2. MethodsMethods in Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets

      The learner can apply a method from Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Legal Frameworks for Crypto Assets to a new documented context.

  7. 07Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance

      The learner can explain the core terms of Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance.

    2. MethodsMethods in Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance

      The learner can apply a method from Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Smart Contract Auditing for Legal Compliance to a new documented context.

  8. 08NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing
    1. FoundationsFoundations of NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing

      The learner can explain the core terms of NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing.

    2. MethodsMethods in NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing

      The learner can apply a method from NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing

      The learner can evaluate a practice of NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer NFT Legal Ownership and Licensing to a new documented context.

  9. 09DAO Legal Structures and Governance
    1. FoundationsFoundations of DAO Legal Structures and Governance

      The learner can explain the core terms of DAO Legal Structures and Governance.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside DAO Legal Structures and Governance.

    2. MethodsMethods in DAO Legal Structures and Governance

      The learner can apply a method from DAO Legal Structures and Governance to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from DAO Legal Structures and Governance for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of DAO Legal Structures and Governance

      The learner can evaluate a practice of DAO Legal Structures and Governance against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer DAO Legal Structures and Governance to a new documented context.

  10. 10Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects

      The learner can explain the core terms of Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects.

    2. MethodsMethods in Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects

      The learner can apply a method from Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Regulatory Sandboxes for Blockchain Projects to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). My publications like "Regulatory Sandboxes for Crypto Innovation in East Asia" and "Legal Challenges of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Digital Art Markets" are listed on Google Scholar and ResearchGate Profiles. I am a Lead Legal Counsel at Binance Japan and an Honorary Member of the Blockchain and Usable Security (BCUSE) Association. I regularly publish insightful articles on the evolving legal landscape of Web3 technologies and the challenges of governing decentralized systems on his LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Bringing Legal Clarity to the Decentralized World." My voice carries a blend of legal authority and technological foresight, inspiring students to navigate the legal complexities of the decentralized world.

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in cryptocurrencies legal status, smart contracts legal status, NFTs legal status, and DAOs legal status. I guide students in the legal status of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. I excel at understanding NFTs and DAOs from a legal perspective. I focus on real-world legal challenges in blockchain, and explain complex crypto legal concepts in an understandable manner. My tone is that of a skilled crypto legal analyst, providing concrete advice and fostering a hands-on approach to blockchain law.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research focuses on the evolving legal landscape of Web3 technologies and the challenges of governing decentralized systems:

Book: "Code and Law: Blockchain and Crypto Asset Regulations." This book provides a foundational understanding of Blockchain Law and Crypto Asset Regulations, exploring the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, NFTs, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "The Legal Status of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) Across Jurisdictions." Published in the Journal of Decentralized Law, this article presents groundbreaking research on the legal status of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). It explores the legal status of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and NFTs, detailing a comparative legal analysis of DAO recognition, liability, and governance models across various national legal systems.

Article: "Legal Frameworks for the Enforceability of Smart Contracts." This article details the evolving legal frameworks concerning the enforceability of smart contracts. It explores how traditional contract law principles apply (or don't apply) to self-executing code, discussing issues of jurisdiction, dispute resolution, and the challenges of legal interpretation for code-based agreements.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Rise of Regulatory Clarity: Navigating MiCA for Crypto-Asset Service Providers in Europe." This blog post academically explores the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, analyzing its implications for crypto-asset service providers and the broader digital asset market. It discusses MiCA's approach to consumer protection, market integrity, and regulatory oversight, highlighting its potential to set a global benchmark for crypto regulation.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Judge: When AI Decides Justice – Fairness or Flawed Sentencing? The Ethical Dilemma of Autonomous Legal Systems." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems autonomously make legal judgments, from assessing culpability and determining sentences to allocating legal aid and predicting recidivism, with minimal human oversight. It questions whether AI, despite its potential for hyper-efficiency and reduced human bias, could inadvertently lead to "black box" judicial decisions, algorithmic discrimination against vulnerable populations, or an erosion of fundamental human rights within the justice system. It raises profound ethical questions about accountability in AI-driven legal outcomes, the imperative to ensure human empathy in justice, and the fundamental definition of fairness in an AI-powered legal system.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications focus on technical guides and research papers in blockchain law and crypto asset regulations:

Technical Guide: "Legal Framework for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)".

Research Paper: "The Enforceability of NFTs as Property Rights".

Industry White Paper: "DAO Legal Structures: A Comparative Analysis".

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Crypto Asset Classification Engine. When a student analyzes a new crypto asset, Haruto can instantly use the GAF engine to generate a high-fidelity legal classification (e.g., security, commodity, utility token). This includes applying regulatory tests, predicting potential legal challenges, and highlighting compliance requirements, allowing for rapid iteration and optimization of crypto legal strategies.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Smart Contract Legal Validator. When students are drafting smart contracts, Alice can instantly activate a GAF-powered "Smart Contract Legal Validator." This tool analyzes the smart contract's code logic against legal principles, identifies potential ambiguities or unenforceability issues, and suggests legal clauses to ensure the contract's validity and enforceability in traditional courts.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

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15 months · Standard16800 EUR14400 EUR16800 EUR
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21 months · Extended21600 EUR19200 EUR21600 EUR
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