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When:
November 15, 2023 at 11:00 am
People:
Jeffrey Alberts, Bertrand C. Fry, Kęstutis Kvainauskas,
Inga Karulaitytė, Tavi Petros
Location:
Webinar
REGISTER HERE
Pryor Cashman and ECOVIS present a webinar examining the regulatory
differences in crypto-asset regulation in the European Union and
the United States.
The panel will feature a comparative discussion on the
differences between the EU and US legal frameworks regulating the
crypto-asset industry. In particular, the panel will discuss what
is regulated in each jurisdiction, current market trends in
response to the regulations, and critical legal issues for any
business that is either currently active in the crypto market or is
considering investing in it.
The panelists are:
- Jeffrey Alberts: Partner and co-chair
of Pryor Cashman’s FinTech Practice, where he represents
blockchain, digital currency, payments, and FinTech companies on a
wide variety of regulatory issues. Jeffrey regularly advises
clients concerning money transmission, securities offering,
anti-money laundering, prepaid access, consumer credit, privacy and
data security, and payment processing regimes. He also represents
FinTech clients in responding to regulatory inquiries and
enforcement actions. - Bertrand Fry: Partner and co-chair of
Pryor Cashman’s FinTech and Investment Management Practices,
and a member of the Corporate Group. Bert has advised a broad array
of US and non-US-based clients on their blockchain and digital
currency initiatives, including launching new digital assets,
managing platforms for transacting with digital assets, and
offering digital assets under SAFTS and other arrangements. He has
also advised investment managers in connection with the purchase
and trading of digital assets by investment funds and similar
vehicles. Bert has nearly 30 years of experience assisting clients
with US laws relating to offering and trading securities and
commodity futures. - Inga Karulaitytė: Partner at
ECOVIS ProventusLaw with over two decades of legal expertise and a
recognized figure in Fintech and Regulatory Compliance. She holds
the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Financial and
Economic Sanctions certifications and is ranked as a FinTech Legal
lawyer by prestigious legal directories. She is a board member of
the Fintech HUB LT Association. Inga can help with various
compliance issues – AML and KYC processes, risk management,
PSDII directive, sanction compliance and other regulatory
compliance questions. - Kęstutis Kvainauskas: Partner and
attorney-at-law at Ecovis ProventusLaw with over 20 years of legal
experience. His banking, finance, and tax law specialization
involves representing clients in various legal arenas, including
court proceedings, criminal investigations, and tax disputes.
Kęstutis is widely acknowledged for his proficiency in
incorporating and licensing banks, brokerage firms, investment
funds, crowdfunding platforms, and other financial institutions
within the single European market. Notably, he brings a wealth of
experience and is recognized as an expert in investment products,
along with a substantial background in banking and broker
operations. His extensive knowledge extends to crypto-asset and
blockchain licensing, making him a sought-after authority in this
innovative and dynamic industry. - Tavi Petros: Associate at Ecovis
ProventusLaw, an early adopter of crypto, gathering technical
insight into the industry’s dynamics since 2017, and currently
a recognized expert in the MICA regulation, advising world-renowned
crypto industry leaders and guiding newcomer clients through the
complexities of crypto regulations.
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