Blockchain Technology & Digital Assets

SEC and CFTC Compliance Services

We assist our clients with SEC and CFTC examinations and subpoena responses and provide advice on IRS rules and corporate structures for STOs, DAOs, SAFTs and digital asset funds. We also evaluate custody issues for crypto custodian clients (and fund clients) and valuation issues for crypto administrator clients. Moreover, we assist with the global distributions of STOs and private placement interests, including conducting a Regulation S analysis and filing Form Ds and related blue-sky filings. Finally, we provide AML and escrow services for private bulk sales of virtual currencies.
 

Broker-Dealer Services

We assist our FINRA Broker-Dealer clients with compliance issues relating to crypto assets including AML/KYC requirements, FinCen requirements, and New York BitLicense filings.
 

ATS Application Services

We also assist clients with ATS applications to facilitate the trading of digital assets. 
 

DIGITAL ASSET FUND FORMATIONS

We also combine with our integrated practice approach to assist our clients with launching open and closed-ended private investment vehicles focused on digital assets, including venture and hedge funds. 
 

LITIGATION

We also provide assistance with regulatory and enforcement proceedings and investigations involving federal, state and law enforcement regulators, including the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, SROs.
 

TAX STRUCTURING

We also assist clients with evaluating tax implications associated with digital assets in light of IRS guidance.