Matters
- Represented first blockchain-enabled security token crowdfunding platform to be approved by the SEC.
- Advised early stage technology companies on a variety of securities regulatory and anti-money laundering compliance matters.
- Represented real estate private equity fund sponsor in the formation of a blockchain-enabled, tokenized feeder fund.
- Represented large tech company in updating its advertising policies for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets.
- Represented asset fractionalization platform in qualification of securities offerings under Regulation A+.
- Defended client against an FTC enforcement action against a bitcoin mining machine manufacturer and its principals and in subsequent civil actions.
- Represented not-for-profit foundation in auction of NFTs.
- Represented leading U.S. digital currency trading platforms and blockchain technology firms before the Department of Justice, the SEC, and the CFTC in investigations and enforcement actions.
- Represented ATSs before the SEC and FINRA.
- Advised major online advertising platform on policies and procedures for accepting advertisements in the blockchain space.
- Assisted a major mobile payment company in a cross border remittance cooperation.
- Advised on blockchain-related patents and trademarks, including for ATSs and digital currency trading platforms.
- Negotiated payment service contracts for a global financial payment company, including online/offline payment acquiring agreements and merchant service agreements.
- Advised the operators of platforms for the sale of unregistered securities under Rule 506 of Regulation D, Regulation A+, crowdfunding, registration as a stock exchange, and as a commodity exchange for trading digital currencies.
- Provided regulatory and compliance advice related to the use and custody of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, data protection, and cybersecurity.
- Advised on the pre-indictment resolution of government investigations relating to financial technology.
- Advised peer-to-peer lending platforms and regulated investment advisors on securities regulatory and commercial lending matters.
- Advised digital asset issuers and exchanges on intellectual property matters, including patent strategy and prosecution.
- Advised boards of directors and management on general corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property matters in the U.S. and abroad.
