Blockchain Technology: Do We Need to Regulate to Innovate?

Holland & Knight's Financial Services Team, Blockchain Technology Team and Public Policy & Regulation Group will present a seminar in our New York office about the emerging trends and applications for the rapidly evolving space.

Our attorneys and senior policy advisors will provide insight on the future of blockchain, including enterprise applications, regulatory responses to cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings (ICOs), legislative developments, private wealth management strategies and international developments.

Agenda:

Opening Remarks and Blockchain Overview

• Joe Dewey | Partner, Blockchain Technology Team Chair

A View from the Regulators: SEC, FINRA and CFTC Perspectives

• Jennifer Connors | Partner
• Eileen Bannon | Partner

An Update from Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch and Global Regulators: Managing Innovation and Risk

• Scott Mason | Senior Policy Advisor
• Norma Krayem | Senior Policy Advisor, Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Policy and Regulation Team Chair

Private Wealth Management Challenges – Crypto and Tokens

• Joe Dewey | Partner, Blockchain Technology Team Chair
• Ani Hovanessian | Partner
• David Sofge | Attorney