Long recognized for its work guiding clients in various industries through their most significant regulatory and enforcement challenges, Paul, Weiss is at the forefront in helping financial institutions, fintech companies, investors, media and entertainment clients and technology companies navigate the new world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Our multi-disciplinary team helps clients capitalize on the business opportunities, identify the challenges and mitigate the emerging legal risks of digital assets.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Recognized as 2022 “Fintech Group of the Year” By Law360
Paul, Weiss was named a Law360 “Fintech Group of the Year” for its many achievements in the fintech industry in 2022.
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Coinbase Wins Motion to Compel Arbitration, Staying Putative Class Action Over Stablecoin GYEN
Paul, Weiss achieved a victory for publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase Global, Inc., when the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Coinbase’s motion to compel arbitration and stay a putative class action concerning the stablecoin GYEN.
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Roberto Gonzalez and Jessica Carey Author Expert Analysis Chapter in GLI’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations 2023
Litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez and Jessica Carey wrote an expert analysis chapter in Global Legal Insight’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations 2023.
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General Atlantic Invests in Digital Asset Trading Technology Company Talos
Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic as lead investor in a $105 million Series B funding round in Talos, a provider of institutional digital asset trading technology, which values the company at $1.25 billion.
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Cyber Law: The Mysteries of NFT Ownership … Explained
Litigation partner Katherine Forrest’s latest Cyber Law column, “The Mysteries of NFT Ownership … Explained,” appeared in the February 16 issue of the New York Law Journal.
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D1 Co-Leads Investment in Fireblocks
Paul, Weiss advised D1 Capital in its investment in Fireblocks, an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing and issuing digital and crypto assets for over 800 major institutions.
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Meredith Dearborn, Austin Pollet and Kristina Bunting Publish Article on How Clear and Effective Regulatory Oversight Could Drive Further Investment in Cryptocurrency
Litigation partner Meredith Dearborn, corporate partner Austin Pollet and litigation associate Kristina Bunting discuss current and upcoming regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency in an article published in The Recorder.
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Jessica Carey, Roberto Gonzalez and Carly Lagrotteria Discuss New York DFS' First Crypto Enforcement Action in Law360 Column
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez and associate Carly Lagrotteria discuss key takeaways from the New York Department of Financial Services’ first enforcement action against a crypto company in a Law360 column.
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Harris Fischman Discusses Crypto Enforcement With CQ Roll Call
Litigation partner Harris Fischman spoke with CQ Roll Call about the SEC’s decision to beef up its cryptocurrency enforcement staff.
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Canaan IPO Underwriters Win Dismissal of Securities Fraud Claims
Paul, Weiss won the dismissal of securities fraud claims brought against our clients, underwriters of an IPO by China-based company Canaan Inc., which manufactures computer hardware used for mining Bitcoin.
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Jessica Carey, Roberto Gonzalez and Carly Lagrotteria Publish Article on Crypto Executive Order in Law360
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez and associate Carly Lagrotteria co-wrote an expert analysis, “Executive Order Is First Step In Supporting Digital Assets,” published in Law360.
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BNY Mellon Wins Dismissal of Investor Lawsuit Stemming from Cryptocurrency Scam
Paul, Weiss won the dismissal of a high-stakes investor class action against The Bank of New York Mellon filed in the wake of a pyramid scheme involving purported cryptocurrency OneCoin.
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