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In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender—sparking global debates and regulatory reflection. This blog explores why El Salvador took this bold step, what challenges it faced, and what legal professionals and international businesses can learn from this early national experiment in crypto adoption.

In September 2021, China imposed a sweeping ban on all cryptocurrency-related business activities. This article offers fintech SMEs and cross-border tech businesses a clear and comprehensive guide to the legal basis, regulatory framework, and compliance risks surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets under China’s laws.

Understanding the differences between registered and paid-in capital is essential for assessing a Chinese company’s financial credibility. With China’s 2024 Company Law introducing new capital contribution deadlines, this guide explains key updates, compliance requirements, and why paid-in capital is a stronger indicator of financial health.

When engaging new original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China, protecting your intellectual property (IP) is essential. A China NNN Agreement—covering non-disclosure, non-use, and non-circumvention—is a crucial tool for safeguarding business secrets. In this blog, we explore the key clauses of an NNN Agreement and provide a bilingual sample for small business owners to reference.

China’s e-commerce market offers a massive opportunity for small businesses looking to sell online. This guide covers essential strategies for selling on top platforms like TMall Global and JD Worldwide, protecting trademarks and domain names, managing remote operations, and optimizing logistics and marketing to succeed in the competitive Chinese market.

This guide helps SMEs protect their patents in China, prevent infringement, and safeguard innovation. It covers high-risk industries, key patent strategies, common infringement scenarios, enforcement options, and practical tips for outsourcing, joint ventures, and sales in China.

DeepSeek, a rising AI startup from China, has quickly gained global attention with its open-source large language model. But who really owns DeepSeek? This article uncovers its corporate structure, key shareholders, and financial backing, providing a factual deep dive into one of AI’s most intriguing new players.

Can companies legally pay salaries in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? With Brazil’s 2025 bill proposing partial crypto wages, the global conversation is heating up. This blog breaks down which countries allow it, which don’t, and what startups and employers need to know about legal, tax, and compliance risks. From El Salvador to Singapore, here’s where crypto compensation stands in 2025.

The Philippines’ Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023 introduces a comprehensive legal framework for e-commerce, with significant implications for foreign SMEs selling to the Philippine market. This guide breaks down key provisions—covering obligations for e-marketplaces, e-retailers, and online merchants—as well as the law’s extraterritorial scope. Learn how to stay compliant and successfully operate in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies.