Electronic Payments & FinTech
Cryptocurrency
We are one of the only legal teams in our footprint with substantive experience helping scores of token developers and investors, as well as those building the infrastructure of decentralized finance, to plan and execute legally sound ICOs, STOs, and other digital asset transactions. Our attorneys represent some of the best-known names in the industry and have consistently been at the forefront of emerging blockchain applications in health care, manufacturing, private equity and real estate.
We work with companies actively deploying blockchain solutions to remedy real-world problems and other clients who are utilizing digital currencies and initial coin offerings as part of their funding and growth strategies. We also advise exchanges, decentralized application (DAPP) providers and crypto investors on the regulatory and tax implications of digital asset transactions of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction. Where necessary, we communicate with state and federal regulators and defend our clients in enforcement matters before the SEC, CFTC, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
With an exceptional range of skillsets, including commercial law, compliance, financial services, and litigation, our cryptocurrency team is fully equipped to help clients develop and implement marketing-leading blockchain and digital currency strategies.
Area of Focus Contacts
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John S. Wagster
Member
Nashville, TN
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We offer battle-tested, practical solutions covering all aspects of decentralized finance and regulation, including:
- Tokenized equity and security token offerings (STOs).
- ICOs structured as Reg A+ and Reg S offerings.
- Federal and “blue sky” securities laws.
- Data privacy and information security.
- Contract disputes.
- SEC, CFTC, IRS, and FinCEN actions.
- Corporate and fund formation.
- Tax considerations for crypto transactions.
- Intellectual property registration and dispute resolution.
- Distributed applications (DAPPs).
- Blockchain as a service (BaaS).
We serve as trusted advisors to clients spanning the blockchain ecosystem, including:
- ICOs
- Hedge Funds
- Media Companies
- Consulting Firms
- Venture Capital
- Consortia
- Bitcoin ATM Operators
- Money Transmitters
- Identity Verification Services
- Crypto-investors
Explore the latest cryptocurrency-related news stories for which our attorneys lent their perspective:
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SEC loses a battle to win the war? Ripple dissociates from pumping XRP
April 19, 2021 | In the News (third-party)
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US Authorities Eager to Deter Citizens from Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
December 16, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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What’s the Deal With Yam Finance?
August 21, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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What’s the Deal With Yam Finance?
August 21, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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The Rise of Decentralized Finance and Why Banks Should Start Paying Attention
July 16, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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Is DeFi a Bubble? Experts Weigh In On Hype vs. Value
July 9, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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The US Congress’ Digital Dollar Hearing is Today: All You Need to Know
June 11, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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French Court Moves the BTC Chess Piece – How Will Regulators Respond?
March 15, 2020 | In the News (third-party)
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What’s Next: Zuckerberg Gets Deepfaked + Quick Takes on Facebook’s Libra + Data Breach C...
June 26, 2019 | In the News (third-party)