We are pleased to share with you our latest publication, “Navigating Change: First 100 Days under the Trump Administration,” authored by our Digital Assets + Blockchain team. This retrospective examines the pivotal developments in the digital assets industry during the initial phase of the Trump administration.

The first 100 days were marked by significant changes across various levels, including federal government actions, state and federal legislative initiatives, regulatory updates, and industry advancements. As the new administration began to shape its policies, the United States navigated its approach to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, setting the stage for future financial innovation.

Our Digital Assets + Blockchain team offers comprehensive services for both emerging and established participants in the digital asset markets. We provide seamless support in areas such as corporate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data use, privacy, litigation, cybersecurity, tax, and more. Our team is experienced with cryptocurrencies, Web 3.0, regulatory due diligence, blockchain technology, and other peer-to-peer distributed ledger technologies, including smart contract platforms.

We invite you to explore the insights and analyses provided in this publication, which aim to shed light on the evolving landscape of digital assets during this transformative period.

To access the publication, please click here.

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Photo of Ethan G. Ostroff Ethan G. Ostroff

Ethan’s practice focuses on financial services litigation and compliance counseling, as well as digital assets and blockchain technology. With a long track record of successful litigation results across the U.S., both bank and non-bank clients rely on him for comprehensive advice throughout their

Ethan’s practice focuses on financial services litigation and compliance counseling, as well as digital assets and blockchain technology. With a long track record of successful litigation results across the U.S., both bank and non-bank clients rely on him for comprehensive advice throughout their business cycle.

Photo of Akshay Belani Akshay Belani

Akshay is a practical, commercially focused attorney who advises asset managers and other institutional market participants with respect to the trading and regulation of securities, over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives, and structured products.

Photo of Jaremi Chilton Jaremi Chilton

Jaremi handles matters relating to a wide variety of cross-border transactions concerning foreign investment into the U.S. and investment abroad. He performs complex transactions to maximize tax efficiency, limit liability, transfer personnel, and maintain compliance with U.S. and foreign laws. Jaremi performs analysis…

Jaremi handles matters relating to a wide variety of cross-border transactions concerning foreign investment into the U.S. and investment abroad. He performs complex transactions to maximize tax efficiency, limit liability, transfer personnel, and maintain compliance with U.S. and foreign laws. Jaremi performs analysis and recommends approaches to complex multijurisdictional issues, and he frequently consults and works with attorneys within and outside of the U.S. regarding international tax and immigration matters.

Photo of Jay Dubow Jay Dubow

Jay co-leads the firm’s Securities Investigations + Enforcement Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex business litigation, with a special emphasis on defending against shareholder derivative and securities class action litigation. He also represents clients involved in investigations by the U.S. Securities…

Jay co-leads the firm’s Securities Investigations + Enforcement Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex business litigation, with a special emphasis on defending against shareholder derivative and securities class action litigation. He also represents clients involved in investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, and various self-regulatory organizations, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA). He also conducts internal investigations on behalf of clients. Such investigations have included allegations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), whistle blower claims, financial fraud, and civil and criminal violations of various federal and state laws.

Photo of Seth Erickson Seth Erickson

Seth represents clients in a wide variety of complex disputes, including insurance, securities, privacy, bankruptcy, and other commercial litigation. Seth has successfully litigated cases in trial and appellate courts across the country, and he has first-chair jury trial experience and first-chair arbitration experience

Seth represents clients in a wide variety of complex disputes, including insurance, securities, privacy, bankruptcy, and other commercial litigation. Seth has successfully litigated cases in trial and appellate courts across the country, and he has first-chair jury trial experience and first-chair arbitration experience before FINRA. Seth also investigates securities and privacy disputes, and advises clients on coverage issues under directors and officers, cyber, and employment practices liability policies.

Photo of Peter Jeydel Peter Jeydel

Pete helps clients navigate today’s increasingly complex regulatory and enforcement environment at the intersection of national security, international trade, finance, and technology. He works with clients to identify innovative solutions to business problems arising from these often daunting and highly technical regulations, based

Pete helps clients navigate today’s increasingly complex regulatory and enforcement environment at the intersection of national security, international trade, finance, and technology. He works with clients to identify innovative solutions to business problems arising from these often daunting and highly technical regulations, based on a clear understanding of the government’s expectations and priorities.

Photo of Heryka Knoespel Heryka Knoespel

Heryka is a first-chair litigator who guides clients through pre-filing disputes, litigation, investigations, enforcement, and regulatory matters. She is experienced across a variety of sectors, and particularly in financial services and fintech. Heryka represents clients in federal, state, and administrative courts throughout all…

Heryka is a first-chair litigator who guides clients through pre-filing disputes, litigation, investigations, enforcement, and regulatory matters. She is experienced across a variety of sectors, and particularly in financial services and fintech. Heryka represents clients in federal, state, and administrative courts throughout all procedural phases, including dispositive motions and trials.

Photo of Deborah Kovsky-Apap Deborah Kovsky-Apap

Deborah provides clients with practical advice on bankruptcy, out-of-court workouts, and distressed M&A transactions, in addition to possessing substantial litigation and trial experience in the areas of insolvency and commercial law.

Photo of Peter Leary Peter Leary

Peter has a long and distinguished career in federal law enforcement and legal practice, marked by significant leadership roles and impactful contributions across various sectors. His background with both criminal and civil government investigations benefits clients as he helps them navigate their toughest…

Peter has a long and distinguished career in federal law enforcement and legal practice, marked by significant leadership roles and impactful contributions across various sectors. His background with both criminal and civil government investigations benefits clients as he helps them navigate their toughest regulatory enforcement and compliance challenges.

Photo of Michael S. Lowe Michael S. Lowe

As a seasoned former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Michael provides unique insights and practical guidance to clients facing investigation or prosecution for allegations of fraud and other financial crimes and civil False Claims Act suits. Michael is experienced in the

As a seasoned former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Michael provides unique insights and practical guidance to clients facing investigation or prosecution for allegations of fraud and other financial crimes and civil False Claims Act suits. Michael is experienced in the NIL and higher education space. He currently represents an NCAA Division I athletic conference in connection with the settlement of the House antitrust litigation, as well as NIL issues and conference policies and procedures. He also has provided advice to an NCAA Division I university in connection with NIL and has experience with investigations of potential NIL violations. In addition to representing clients in this area, Michael frequently writes, speaks, and presents on cutting-edge NIL issues.

Photo of Joseph Reilly Joseph Reilly

Financial services companies depend on Joe for all aspects of their regulatory and compliance needs. Drawing from two decades of experience in the sector, he provides actionable guidance in a complex and evolving landscape.

Photo of Alex Rovira Alex Rovira

Alex represents clients across a range of sophisticated transactions and restructurings, including workouts and cross-border transactions involving distressed debt, assets, and targets. As a key advisor to several of the largest banks and funds in the world, he also provides guidance to corporate…

Alex represents clients across a range of sophisticated transactions and restructurings, including workouts and cross-border transactions involving distressed debt, assets, and targets. As a key advisor to several of the largest banks and funds in the world, he also provides guidance to corporate boards, management, and sponsors on corporate governance matters and complex disputes.

Photo of Chris Willis Chris Willis

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending…

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending them in individual and class action lawsuits brought by consumers and enforcement actions brought by government agencies.

Photo of Carlos Marin Carlos Marin

Carlos focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, representing a diverse range of clients, including health care companies, Fortune 500 corporations, mortgage lenders, and loan servicers.

Photo of Jesse Silverman Jesse Silverman

Jesse provides practical and business-minded advice to clients in the financial services sector. With senior in-house and both state and federal government experience, he helps clients mitigate potential risks throughout their business cycle.

Photo of Matthew Cali Matthew Cali

Matt represents clients in complex litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. He has significant experience defending class action and multidistrict litigations involving statutory and common law privacy claims and responding to government investigations and inquiries. With experience in venues throughout the U.S., Matt handles…

Matt represents clients in complex litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. He has significant experience defending class action and multidistrict litigations involving statutory and common law privacy claims and responding to government investigations and inquiries. With experience in venues throughout the U.S., Matt handles matters in federal and state courts as well as in mediations and arbitrations. His diverse practice also includes litigating construction, real estate, franchise-related matters, and other business disputes.

Photo of Chris Capurso Chris Capurso

Chris focuses his practice on consumer financial services compliance, guiding clients through the many federal and state laws and regulations that impact consumer credit programs.

Photo of Alyssa Cavanaugh Alyssa Cavanaugh

Alyssa is an associate in the firm’s White Collar + Government Investigations practice.

Photo of Nicole Giffin Nicole Giffin

Nicole represents corporate and individual clients in high-stakes government investigations, enforcement actions, and internal investigations. She also works closely with clients to mitigate regulatory and litigation risks and strengthen their compliance programs.

Photo of Charlene Goldfield Charlene Goldfield

Charlene has built a robust career in national security and cybersecurity law, with extensive experience in both the federal government and academia. She applies a deep understanding of the government’s approach to enforcement to help clients understand and navigate the complexities of regulatory…

Charlene has built a robust career in national security and cybersecurity law, with extensive experience in both the federal government and academia. She applies a deep understanding of the government’s approach to enforcement to help clients understand and navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance. Charlene advises both domestic and international clients from a diverse range of industry sectors.

Photo of David Madrazo David Madrazo

David assists clients with a variety of transactional needs, including mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters. He focuses his practice on structured finance and securitization matters. David represents the corporate trust departments of financial institutions in their capacities as corporate trustee,

David assists clients with a variety of transactional needs, including mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters. He focuses his practice on structured finance and securitization matters. David represents the corporate trust departments of financial institutions in their capacities as corporate trustee, collateral administrator, collateral agent, paying agent, custodian, securities intermediary, and other service provider capacities. He has representative experience in collateralized loan obligation transactions, warehouse facilities, and loan financing transactions.

Photo of Keegan McCoy Keegan McCoy

Keegan is an associate in the firm’s Tax practice. He focuses his practice on tax structuring, tax modeling, and other tax advisory services for transactions.

Photo of Matthew Russell Morris Matthew Russell Morris

Matt is an associate in the firm’s Corporate practice. He brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background in law, business, and finance. Matt earned his J.D., cum laude, from William & Mary Law School.

Photo of William Mullen William Mullen

Will represents public and private companies and individuals in commercial, employment, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary duty litigation matters before courts and in arbitration.

Photo of Philip Nickerson Philip Nickerson

Philip represents clients in sectors such as financial, tech, real estate, and energy in a range of litigation matters. He is experienced in matters involving trade secrets, government investigations, commercial contracts, construction and product defect.

Photo of Isabela Herlihy Isabela Herlihy

Isabela is an associate in the firm’s White Collar + Government Investigations Practice Group. As a legal intern at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Isabela researched and drafted memoranda on legal issues regarding free speech and due process in higher education…

Isabela is an associate in the firm’s White Collar + Government Investigations Practice Group. As a legal intern at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Isabela researched and drafted memoranda on legal issues regarding free speech and due process in higher education and assisted the Individual Rights Defense Program team in writing and editing legal correspondence to students, professors, and campus groups whose civil liberties have been violated.

Photo of Julia St. John Julia St. John

Julia St. John is an associate with Troutman Pepper Locke. She assists clients with corporate transactions.

Photo of Trey Smith Trey Smith

Trey is an associate in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice. He focuses his practice on helping financial institutions and consumer facing companies navigate regulatory investigations and resulting litigation. He has experience litigating the Consumer Financial Protection Act, the FTC Act…

Trey is an associate in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice. He focuses his practice on helping financial institutions and consumer facing companies navigate regulatory investigations and resulting litigation. He has experience litigating the Consumer Financial Protection Act, the FTC Act, the Truth in Lending Act, state UDAAP statutes, and other consumer protection laws.