Named experts · Practitioner profile
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.
Practice fields
Credentials
- Partner, CMS Germany
- Rechtsanwalt
- Co-Head, CMS International Crypto Group
- Co-Head, CMS German Crypto Group
Jurisdictions
Sources
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MiCA Title II · Token sales and white paper
MiCA Token Sale Rules 2026 — White Paper and Public Offer
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Crypto staking · MiCA scope analysis
Crypto Staking Under MiCA 2026 — Service, Custody or Out of Scope
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MiCA Article 78 · Inducements rule
MiCA Article 78 — Inducements and Crypto-Asset Conflicts
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MiCA Article 7 · Operational checklist
MiCA Article 7 Marketing Checklist 2026 — CASP Compliance
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