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10.08.2026
Moldova’s new personal data law: how businesses can implement the new rules
Moldova’s Law No. 195/2024 on personal data protection takes effect on 23 August 2026. We explain in plain language how serious the requirements are, what businesses need to implement and how to prepare without unnecessary bureaucracy.
How Colenco Legal Traced 83% of the Stolen Funds: An OSINT Investigation into a $32,000 Crypto Fraud
An anonymized Colenco Legal case study showing how messages, videos, technical logs, and blockchain transactions helped trace most of the funds and build a map for official requests.
Moldova’s crypto-asset market bill: what should change before the second reading
Moldova needs a dedicated legal framework for crypto-assets, but before the final vote the bill should be better calibrated to the local market, taxation and regulatory practice.
Checking a counterparty in Moldova before a major deal: a director's checklist
What to verify before a contract, advance payment or credit term in Moldova: ASP extract, signing authority, beneficial owners, security interests and contractual safeguards.
Selling Through Instagram, TikTok and Marketplaces in Moldova: When You Need to Formalize the Business
A practical guide for online sellers in Moldova: when social media sales become a business, which registration route may fit, what documents are needed, and how to reduce tax and consumer-protection risks.
OSINT for Business in Moldova: How to Check a Counterparty, Debtor or Partner Before a Deal
A practical guide for Moldovan businesses: how legal OSINT helps check counterparties, identify connections, assess asset indicators and prepare materials for disputes.