Junior Associate
Timofey Bobrov
timofey.bobrov@buzko.legal

FinTech & Crypto lawyer advising on token launches and corporate structuring.

Areas of Expertise
  • Tokenization
  • Digital Assets
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Financial Technology
  • NFT
  • DeFi
  • Dispute Resolution & Asset Recovery
  • On-Chain Crypto Tracing
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More About

Timofey

Timofey’s interest in digital assets began during his university years and gradually evolved into his core specialization. What draws him to the crypto space is its rapidly evolving nature — where regulatory frameworks are still taking shape, authorities are constantly shifting their approaches, and lawyers must navigate novel issues that have no pre-existing answers.

Today, Timofey advises crypto and fintech projects on token issuances and their regulatory classification under U.S. and EU laws. He also drafts platform documentation and supports clients in their interactions with exchanges and regulatory bodies.

In his practice, Timofey is focused on delivering practical business value. He provides clients with deep, highly accessible analysis and clear, actionable recommendations that serve as a solid foundation for strategic decision-making.

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Select Experience

  • Prepared more than five legal opinions on U.S. and EU regulatory compliance for liquid staking protocols, GameFi projects, and RWA tokenization projects.
  • Drafted legal opinions evaluating whether tokens qualify as securities under U.S. law.
  • Performed end-to-end on-chain tracing of stolen crypto assets, from the attacker’s address to the final cash-out points.
  • Developed complete platform documentation packages, including Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, Airdrop Terms, and Token Sale Terms.
  • Assisted clients in completing corporate onboarding on centralized exchanges, including Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, and Bybit.
  • Supported insurance license applications for individuals and companies across multiple U.S. states.
  • Prepared and filed Form ADV for investment managers operating as Exempt Reporting Advisers.
  • Supported the transfer of a creditor claim in the FTX Chapter 11 bankruptcy and prepared the client for the subsequent recovery of distributions.
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Education

  • Belarusian State University (Belarus), Faculty of Law, with honors ‘26
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Publications
and Presentations

  • Legal Guide to Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization • Article
  • DeFi Protocol Hacks Case Study: When “Sufficiently Decentralized” Argument Is Not Enough • Article
  • The SEC & CFTC Joint Crypto Release: A Practitioner’s Guide to the New Asset Classification Framework • Article
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