behindblocks.com

What It Is

Behind Blocks is a global legal and compliance consultancy focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency. It positions itself as a “blockchain legal partner,” providing end-to-end regulatory support for Web3 founders, companies, and organizations, helping projects launch compliantly within complex international legal frameworks.

Key Points by Dimension

• Platform type: A typical B2B legal and compliance consulting service platform; it is not an exchange, wallet, or DeFi application.
• Compliance and licensing: This is its core business. Services include jurisdiction selection, license and authorization applications, and tax structuring; it specifically addresses the “Howey test” issue for token issuance; it also helps structure crypto investment funds, covering the full process from legal and audit requirements to custody and compliance.
• KYC requirements: The platform itself does not involve transaction KYC, but it provides clients with consulting on KYC/AML compliance frameworks and whitelist setup.
• Security measures / fiat on- and off-ramps / derivatives and leverage: Not applicable. The platform does not handle custody of funds or trading, though its consulting work may involve introducing custodian banks and custody agreements.

Pricing

The website does not publish specific pricing. Its business model is typical B2B consulting and legal-service billing, but it does offer a free initial consultation.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Provides one-stop turnkey services covering the full lifecycle from company formation and Pre-ICO/TGE fundraising structures such as SAFTs to security token offering (STO) structures; has a global perspective, with main bases in Hong Kong and Zurich, and familiarity with multi-jurisdictional policy environments.
• Cons: As a pure consulting firm, it has no direct practical value for ordinary crypto investors or retail users; the website does not show specific success cases or its own legal practice qualifications, so transparency could be improved.

Who It’s For

Primarily aimed at Web3 startup teams planning to issue tokens, crypto investment funds seeking compliant structures, and traditional companies looking to raise equity financing through “tokenization.”

Access from China

The official website is a global B2B service site and is directly accessible. However, its consulting services related to token issuance and fundraising structures, such as Pre-ICO and SAFT, may conflict with current financial regulations in mainland China. Domestic project teams should carefully assess compliance risks.