In a recent article published by TheStreet Roundtable, Nelson Mullins partner, Richard Levin, discusses the turbulent rise of Bitcoin. Remarking on Bitcoin’s growth, Levin said, “If you had told me 14 years later, we'd be talking about 11 Bitcoin [exchange traded funds] issued by some of the largest financial institutions in the world, I would've laughed.”

He continued by describing the unique challenges Bitcoin poses for investor protection and market integrity. Levin further explained the Bitcoin ETFs are a safer point of entry for retail investors, as exchange traded products offer retail investors a way to gain exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of direct ownership.

A recognized thought leader within the FinTech sector, Levin is chair of the firm’s FinTech and Regulation practice and one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets. Levin brings his experience as a senior legal and compliance officer on Wall Street and in London to bear in advising clients on FinTech, securities, and regulatory issues. He is routinely quoted by leading publications including Bloomberg, the New York Times, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal and is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world on the regulation of FinTech, blockchain, and digital assets.

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