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Dr Markus Kaulartz

Dr Markus Kaulartz

CMS Hasche Sigle · Germany, European Union

About Dr

Dr Markus Kaulartz is a Partner at CMS in Munich, Co-Head of the international Crypto Group, Co-Head of the German Crypto Group, and Co-Head of the international AI Group. His MiCA practice covers CASP authorisation, token classification, and the intersection of AI and digital-asset regulation in Germany.

Credentials

  • Partner, CMS Germany
  • Rechtsanwalt
  • Co-Head, CMS International Crypto Group
  • Co-Head, CMS German Crypto Group

Jurisdictions

  • Germany
  • European Union

Sources

Every entry on this page is sourced from public records. The references below are the evidence base for the practitioner's expertise claims.

  1. Legal experts on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation — CMS — publication

Relevant guides

Knowledge-base coverage that overlaps with Dr's practice (Germany, European Union · MiCA CASP, Token classification).

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VASP License Crypto Explained — Pre-MiCA Frameworks to MiCA Migration

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MiCA CASP Authorisation 2026 — Procedure, Capital & Timeline

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