Most crypto founders pick the wrong jurisdiction. Dave Rodman on BVI, Cayman, and Panama

InterviewAugust 4, 2026

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Most crypto companies structure themselves in the wrong jurisdiction — or no jurisdiction at all — and find out what that means when it's too late to fix it. Dave Rodman, Founder and Managing Partner of The Rodman Law Group, breaks down the three offshore structures he recommends to crypto founders: the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Panama. He explains how each one works, what the tradeoffs are, how the regulatory environment has shifted under the new administration, and what the Clarity Act actually does and doesn't fix. Rodman also covers AI agent liability, token launch landmines, IP risk in Web3, and what moving fast while staying compliant looks like in practice. The Rodman Law Group handles incorporation and full setup in all three jurisdictions.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:47 When Crypto Founders Need a Lawyer
5:52 How Boutique Firms Beat Big Law
13:27 US Crypto Legislation — Real Impact
16:12 Why Regulation Matters Less Than You Think
20:25 The Three Offshore Jurisdictions for Crypto
26:05 AI Agents and Legal Liability in Crypto
33:27 DeFi, CARF, and the Biggest Fight Ahead

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