What is the AAA's new Web3 panel?

The American Arbitration Association has created a specialist panel to resolve disputes involving blockchain, smart contracts and digital assets.

What disputes will the panel handle?

The panel will oversee cases involving cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset custody, token ownership, smart contracts, blockchain infrastructure and DAO governance.

Why did the AAA launch the panel?

The AAA said the panel was created to provide specialist expertise as Web3 and blockchain disputes become more frequent and technically complex.

How are blockchain disputes typically resolved?

Blockchain disputes are commonly resolved through arbitration, mediation or litigation, depending on the parties' contractual agreements and jurisdiction.

Is the American Arbitration Association publicly listed?

No. The American Arbitration Association is a private, non-profit organisation and does not have publicly traded shares.

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Legal experts launch panel for Web3 and blockchain disputes

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jul 30, 2026, 2:26 AM

The American Arbitration Association has launched a specialist panel for Web3 and blockchain disputes.
The initiative aims to provide expert arbitration and mediation for digital asset and smart contract cases.
The move reflects growing demand for legal expertise as blockchain adoption expands.

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has launched a specialist panel of arbitrators and mediators to handle disputes involving Web3, blockchain, digital assets and smart contracts.

The panel brings together legal and technical experts to resolve disputes involving cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, decentralised autonomous organisations, tokenised assets and blockchain infrastructure through arbitration and mediation.

According to the AAA, the panel is designed to address the growing complexity of blockchain-related disputes, including smart contract failures, custody issues, security breaches and governance conflicts.

The launch positions the AAA to support the expanding Web3 sector as businesses increasingly seek specialist dispute resolution for digital asset transactions and decentralised technologies.