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  • Legal classification of digital assets: named, unnamed and special regimes

    By Yasmine EDDAM
    24 June 2025
    The emergence of digital assets has profoundly transformed the economic and property landscape. For businesses and individuals alike, these new forms of value represent both opportunities and considerable legal challenges. Attempting to understand them using traditional legal tools is a complex exercise, given their diverse nature and evolving technology. However, a precise legal qualification is essential to secure transactions and anticipate tax or inheritance consequences. The aim of this article is to demystify the legal challenges and practical solutions associated with digital assets, by proposing an analysis grid for investors and economic players. The assistance of a lawyer skilled in commercial law is often required to navigate this rapidly developing regulatory framework. Understanding the legal status of digital assets To tackle the issue of digital assets with confidence, it is essential to first understand the mechanism that gives them life...
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