Join us for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of cryptocurrency technology and First Amendment protections. As digital currencies and decentralized platforms continue to grow in use and influence, questions arise about their classification and rights within the legal framework of free speech in the U.S. This webinar will explore the legal arguments around whether code and transactions on blockchain networks could be considered a form of protected expression under the First Amendment.

Our panel of attorneys will examine historical precedents, such as cases involving encryption and code, recent court rulings, and how the evolving nature of cryptocurrency and blockchain might affect First Amendment interpretations. Attendees will gain insights into the implications for developers, users, and advocates of decentralized technologies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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. He is considered a thought leader in the FinTech space. 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. 

McElwaine develops, advises, and implements online intellectual property policing campaigns as well as brand protection measures on the Internet and within online social media networks for his clients. He also counsels and advocates for clients on a variety of domain name and Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) policy matters.

Wenner focuses on the representation of financial technology companies working with blockchain, tokenization, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, including broker-dealers, alternative trading systems (ATS), digital asset and currency trading platforms, digital asset issuers and custodians, securities exchanges, and derivatives trading platforms, including swap execution facilities.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit application submitted in the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA

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