Mankun Updates

On October 24, 2026, Mankun Law Firm and CAI Building jointly held the second session of the "Next Founders Program" in Hong Kong, under the theme "New Technology, Real Business: How Do AI × Web3 Startups Move Toward…

In October 2025, Lawyer Qu Xiaojun joined Mankun Law Firm. She has more than sixteen years of practice experience, graduated with a bachelor's degree from the School of Law of Xi'an Jiaotong University, obtained a…

The Fourth Cross-Border Digital Finance Industry Compliance and Symbiosis Conference will be held in Shenzhen on October 15, 2026, under the theme "A New Normal of Digital Intelligence, Jointly Pursuing New Business…

The team of Attorney Shao Shiwei at Mankun Law Firm is recruiting personnel for criminal defense in the new economy sector in Hongkou District, Shanghai. The practice involves criminal cases concerning virtual assets,…

This edition of Mankun Updates summarizes five items on crypto and sanctions compliance. Ledger is investigating reports of asset losses suffered by users who purchased devices through the Southeast Asian reseller…

Shenzhen Qianhai Yuyi Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd. and Mankun Law Firm have formally established a partnership. The two parties will strengthen project services, professional exchange and ecosystem resource…

The second season of the Next Founders Program is jointly initiated by Mankun Law Firm and CAI Tower. It targets early-stage startup projects in AI, Web3 and the new economy, and plans to select three to four teams to…

On the evening of September 22, 2026, the CEIBS Finance MBA 15th Anniversary F-Dialogue series was held in Shanghai under the theme "From Trusted Collaboration to Intelligent Ecosystems," and was also one of the events…

Attorney Shao Jiadian of Mankun Law Firm has compiled the frequently asked questions in the crypto payment field into "100 Questions on Crypto Payments," which is now live on Mankun Law Firm's official website. The…

Mankun Law Firm will participate in the first session of the Autumn 2027 Graduates Comprehensive Campus Recruitment Fair on September 23, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30 at the Futian Gymnasium, Songjiang Campus, East China…

As the global regulatory environment continues to evolve, new economy businesses such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, cross-border payments and corporate globalization are entering real commercial…

Mankun Law Firm has officially open-sourced its internally used Global Web3 Regulatory Daily. Users may subscribe by entering their email address and identity information via the "Global Regulation" — "Subscribe to…

Short answer: whether this can be compliant does not depend on the act of converting crypto into US dollars itself, but on the transaction parties, the authenticity of the trade, the fund flow chain, subjective…

On September 18, the inaugural event of Innovators Connect, jointly initiated by Mankun Law Firm and CAI Building, will be held in Hong Kong. Yuyi Venture Capital will participate as the inaugural partner, joining…

Starting from a new type of virtual-currency-related economic crime case disclosed by Shanghai police, the article discusses the boundary issues in which a platform formally resembling a FinTech company was held…

On September 23, 2026, the 12th Blockchain Global Summit, hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, will be grandly held at the Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai. With the theme "Blockchain New Economy · Intelligent Chain…

On August 29, the "10th Emerging Legal Services Industry Development Forum," hosted by Lvxin Society, was held in Shanghai. At the forum, Lvxin Society officially released its 2026 Emerging Legal Services Industry…

Inspired by Zeng Ming's ideas on intelligent infrastructure and intelligent compounding, Mankun Law Firm has sought to turn part of its pre-consultation preparation, regulatory research and public research retrieval…

Recently, Emerald Hill Think Tank, a business knowledge platform based in Singapore and connecting the Chinese-speaking world, and Mankun Law Firm formally entered into strategic cooperation.

On August 29, 2025, the 101st Mankun Afternoon Tea "AI Special Session" was held at Binhang Commercial Center. Continuing the format of small-scale in-depth exchange, it invited AI entrepreneurs, technical researchers,…

Mankun Law Firm and CAI Building have jointly launched the "NEXT Founders Program," a long-term entrepreneurial ecosystem program for founders in AI, Web3 and the new economy. Distinct from traditional forum-style…

Attorney Zhao Xuan, a partner at Mankun Law Firm, has been invited to attend an event hosted by the Shanghai AntChain Industrial Development and Innovation Center. Centered on "From Prompts to On-Chain Evidence: Rights…

This article introduces a preview of the Mankun Afternoon Tea AI special event. The event will be held in Shanghai on August 29, focusing on the new stage in which AI moves from generating content toward understanding,…

The article introduces the launch by the Mofa team of co-creation recruitment for the Virtual Currency Case Handbook, open to judges, prosecutors, police officers, lawyers, arbitrators and other professionals with…

Shaun Shao, a partner at Mankun Law Firm, was invited to attend the "Upgrade Guide for Type 1 License Virtual Asset Business" event held in Hong Kong on August 28. The event focused on compliance issues arising as…

Zhao Xuan, a partner at Mankun Law Firm, will be invited to attend a special event hosted by the Shanghai AntChain Industrial Development and Innovation Center on September 4, 2026, where he will share insights on…

Mankun Law Firm will host an AI-themed afternoon tea event in Shanghai on August 29, focusing on frontier technologies such as educational agents, world models and embodied intelligence. The event invites Professor Li…

Attorney Haotian Yi of Mankun Law Firm has officially begun practicing in both Shanghai and Silicon Valley. Attorney Yi is admitted to practice in the State of New York and focuses on cross-border legal services in…

Mankun Law Firm announces that Attorney Yang Jiani has formally joined the firm. Attorney Yang has an educational background from Fudan University and the University of Copenhagen, and focuses on frontier fields…

On August 28, 2026, Liu Honglin, Director of Mankun Law Firm, will attend the "AI × Blockchain Integration and Innovation Salon" hosted by the Shanghai Science and Technology Development Foundation and others. The…

This article provides a legal analysis of whether downstream merchants may be found to be accomplices when an upstream gift card dealer is investigated on suspicion of illegal foreign exchange. The article notes that…

Mankun Law Firm, as a supporting organization, announces that its senior lawyer Lü Yinghui has been invited to attend the "Insight into the Future" forum hosted by Techub News in Hong Kong on August 26. The forum…

Yang Jiani, a senior attorney at Mankun (Shenzhen) Law Firm, has been invited to attend the "Trusted Digital Finance Forum 2026," to be held in Hong Kong, China on August 27. Under the theme "AI × Blockchain…

On August 30, 2026, Lawyer Deng Xiaoyu, a partner at Mankun Law Firm (Shenzhen), will be invited to attend the 2026 Shenzhen Legal Services Expo held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. At the special…

Mankun Law Firm has established a strategic partnership with WIDTH, an AI-driven one-stop compliance platform. The two parties will combine legal expertise with compliance technology to explore a collaborative…

Mankun Law Firm announces the promotion of Lawyer Shao Shiwei to partner. Lawyer Shao has extensive experience in criminal defense and compliance in the virtual currency, Web3 and AI fields, has handled more than 300…

Attorney Yang Jiani, a senior lawyer at Mankun (Shenzhen) Law Firm, was invited to attend the 'Dedao New Business Studies' Growth Conference and participated in a roundtable discussion on the theme of 'Hardware Going…

Mankun Law Firm was invited to attend a listed company executive salon hosted by the Shenzhen Listed Technology Enterprise Development Promotion Association, where it exchanged views with representatives of technology…

Mankun US Law Firm is recruiting partners and of counsel, with a focus on expanding its US team in Web3, artificial intelligence, fintech and startup law. Candidates must hold a California bar license and have…

Mankun Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Su Zitao has officially joined the firm. A graduate of China University of Political Science and Law, Attorney Su brings over five years of experience at leading law…

Mankun Law Firm (Shenzhen) welcomes Attorney Yu Hongyuan, significantly enhancing its legal service capabilities in the fields of digital assets, artificial intelligence governance, and cross-border finance. With dual…

Shanghai Mankun (Shenzhen) Law Firm welcomes senior attorney Jiang Heng. Attorney Jiang brings five years of legal practice experience and seven years of experience in financial risk control, with a focus on financial…

Mankun Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Liu Ying has officially joined the firm. With ten years of frontline experience in economic crime investigation with public security organs, and having previously…

BitMart has announced the cessation of its operations. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the distinct legal risks and response strategies faced by users, onshore employees, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in…

Shanghai Mankun Law Firm has entered into a strategic cooperation with Hangzhou Lianliankan Game Technology Group Co., Ltd. and Xingxue Hengcheng Family Office in Shenzhen. The three parties will integrate their…

This article analyzes the criminal risks faced by operations, business development (BD), and community staff in cases where Web3 projects are suspected of illegal business operations. It points out that whether an…

Shanghai Mankun Law Firm has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the AI payment platform ArrivalX, focusing on compliance governance for agentic payments. The two parties will conduct research on core…

Liu Honglin, founder of Mankun Law Firm, attended the "Judicial Assistance for Enterprises Lecture Hall" in Nanshan District, sharing insights on legal service opportunities and compliance practices in the Web3 and AI…

This week, global AI and Web3 regulation exhibited a “rules-first” trend. In the AI sector, Anthropic reached a USD 1.5 billion settlement over the use of pirated data, highlighting commercial liability for proving…

Shao Jiadian, a partner at Mankun Law Firm, was invited to attend the event titled "Era of High-Standard Governance: Challenges and Breakthroughs for AI Startups in China," hosted by the Shenzhen International Finance…

Shao Jiadian, Equity Partner at Mankun Law Firm, delivered a keynote speech at the 2026 Global AI Founders Summit, highlighting that Chinese AI entrepreneurs face the world's most stringent regulatory environment. The…

Through the case of a post-2000s AI entrepreneur, this article explores how Vibe Coding (atmospheric programming), while lowering the barrier to development, does not simplify the essence of entrepreneurship. It points…

On July 30, 2026, Mr. Shao Jiadian, a partner at Mankun Law Firm, was invited to attend the event titled “The Era of High-Standard Governance: Challenges and Breakthroughs for AI Startups in China,” hosted by the…

Mankun Law Firm has established an ecosystem partnership with Unified Labs, Asia’s first institutional-grade risk curator focused on real-world assets (RWA) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The two parties will…

Mankun Law Firm's official website V1.0 is now live, developed independently by Lawyer Honglin with the help of AI despite having no coding background. The article breaks down the website's design philosophy in detail:…

The founder of Mankun Law Firm shares practical insights and reflections on leveraging AI to reshape the firm’s operational systems. The article argues that AI applications should evolve from mere tool experimentation…

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Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in China.

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What has Web3 truly brought us?

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Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in China.

Looking forward to gathering in the new year!

Ensuring the lawful emergence of Web3.0!

Ensuring the lawful emergence of Web3 in China.

Ensuring the lawful emergence of Web3.0 in China.

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Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in Hangzhou!

Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in China.

Commercial implementation is crucial

Zhengzhou’s first offline Web3 event—registration is now open.

Limited to 30 seats. Enroll now to enjoy dual certificates, community access, resources, and the benefit of receiving the "Web3 Legal Pitfall Avoidance Guide"!

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Ensuring the lawful emergence of Web3.0 in China.

Ensuring the Legitimate Development of Web3.0 in China

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Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in China

We look forward to meeting again!

We look forward to meeting again!

We look forward to our next gathering!

Registration is now open!

An offline event in Shanghai. Registration is now open!

We look forward to meeting again!

We look forward to meeting again!

Congratulations to Attorney Mao Jiehao for receiving the Phoenix New Media Digital Economy Industry Compliance Development Award!

On September 10, 2024, the AI + Web3 Industry Forum, co-hosted by Draper Dragon, Uweb, and HKBA, kicked off. The forum brought together entrepreneurs and elites from the Web3 and AI industries to jointly explore…

Authored by: Mankun Law Firm. According to incomplete statistics compiled by Mankun Law Firm, from September 2 to September 8, 2024 (UTC+8), a total of 23 significant crypto policies and related actions were disclosed…

On August 28, 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the "HKMA") took another step forward in promoting crypto-financial innovation by launching the "Ensemble" sandbox initiative. According to the HKMA's press…

In late August, the Supreme People's Court released the "Announcement on Bidding for Major Judicial Research Projects in 2024." At first glance, this may seem unrelated to the crypto community, but upon closer…

According to incomplete statistics compiled by Mankun Law Firm, from August 26 to September 1, 2024 (UTC+8), a total of 41 significant crypto-related policies and related actions were disclosed worldwide. These…

There are very few practical differences between Malta’s VFA regime and the EU’s MiCA.

If you are going to play it this way, I am wide awake.

Made in the USA

According to incomplete statistics compiled by Mankun Law Firm, from August 12 to August 18, 2024 (UTC+8), a total of 36 significant crypto-related policies and related actions were disclosed by countries and regions…

This visit aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of Mankun Law Firm’s innovative practices and digital management operations in the field of blockchain legal services.

Ensuring the lawful development of Web3.0 in China through professional legal services!

Attorney Liu Honglin of Mankun Law Firm was recognized as an Outstanding Young Lawyer in Yangpu District for the 2021–2022 period.

According to incomplete statistics compiled by Mankun Law Firm, from July 8 to July 14, 2024 (UTC+8), a total of 31 key crypto-related policies and related actions were disclosed worldwide. These developments reflect…

Expanding overseas, riding the wind and waves!

Track global policy developments and grasp Web3 compliance trends

Cybersecurity Company's "Insider Theft" Highlights Need for Strengthened Compliance Management

Track global policy developments and grasp Web3.0 compliance trends

Clarify the legal nature and trading rules of NFTs, and establish access mechanisms and regulatory authorities

Operating crypto communities is both easy and challenging.

Track global policy developments and grasp compliance trends in Web3.

Currently, the trading assets that securities brokers can offer to Hong Kong retail investors are limited to BTC and ETH.

Major news for the crypto industry?

Track policy developments and grasp crypto trends

Web3.0 Year-End Lecture

This is utterly outrageous!

Legislation is making progress

A Tribute to Comrade Chuan Jianguo

By Wu Tianyi | Published by DeThings. Recently, Bloomberg cited insiders reporting that Hong Kong-based BC Technology Group is considering selling its crypto trading platform, OSL. However, OSL insiders told DeThings…

The regulatory shoe has finally dropped

Entrepreneurship in Web3, Open Discussions Every Wednesday!

Yesterday afternoon, seven departments, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, jointly issued the Interim Measures for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. This comes just over…

An explanation of the schemes that claim individuals can be released from custody in exchange for payment.

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