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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Work Highlights
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Katten represented Ripple Labs on US financial regulatory matters in connection with its USD1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a CFTC-registered digital asset prime broker.
Strengths
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Katten has a nuanced understanding of both the current enforcement policy, political landscape and actual law.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechKatten is a known expert in the CFTC regulated space. They have a number of experts that provide comprehensive legal advice.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechKatten provides efficient, client-focused advice.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 Daniel J Davis
Daniel Davis co-chairs Katten's financial markets and regulation team. Davis regularly advises crypto, blockchain and financial services clients on SEC, CFTC and other regulatory issues.
Dan is an absolute pleasure to work with and has a wealth of knowledge in crypto.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechDaniel is responsive, clear and has a good, balanced understanding of CFTC compliance.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechDaniel Davis has a deep foundation of knowledge.
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Band 4 Lance Zinman
Lance Zinman is the global head of Katten's financial markets and funds department. He advises a variety of investors on digital asset fund matters and crypto-trading.
Lance gives great advice. He understands our business needs.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechLance provides excellent service and he has a great knowledge base.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTechIt's as if Lance was cooked up in a lab to be the ideal client-facing partner.
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Daniel J Davis
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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