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Crypto-Asset Disputes - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Steptoe’s financial innovation and regulation practice includes a team of regulators, in-house counsel, industry trade association leaders, and commercial and regulatory lawyers offering clients authoritative insights on the regulatory, business, technology and policy trends shaping the financial services markets today.
Strengths
They have a wide and deep range of experience in the public and private sectors that they bring to bear on their work.
I was impressed by the firm's deep knowledge and expertise in handling legal matters. Throughout the process, they maintained the highest level of professionalism while being respectful of my time.
Work Highlights
Steptoe represented iFinex and Tether in connection with investigations relating to Bitfinex and Tether by multiple enforcement agencies, including the New York Attorney General's Office and the CFTC.
Notable practitioners
Jason Weinstein is a partner at Steptoe. Weinstein draws upon his experience at the DOJ's criminal division to advise crypto clients on securities enforcement and government investigation matters.
Jason is highly strategic and has a rare combination of exceptional legal acumen as well as being brilliant with people.
Galen Kast counsels companies and individuals in high-stakes government enforcement matters, internal investigations and civil litigation.
I was particularly impressed by how fluent Galen was about the crypto industry, showing a level of understanding that went far beyond surface-level familiarity.