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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide
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What the team is known for

Waymaker's FinTech practice specialises in responding to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulatory investigations and class action defence. Its clients include prominent crypto companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Waymaker defended Block.one, a blockchain company, in two related class actions in the SDNY alleging that Block.one violated securities laws in connection to its USD4 billion token sale.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Klein
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Brian Klein
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Brian Klein of Waymaker is one of the pre-eminent cryptocurrency litigators in the USA. He defends FinTech clients and companies in active federal criminal and regulatory investigations.

"Brian is one of the best in the industry. Given the depth of his experience in the blockchain and FinTech industries, he knows the regulatory players well and can give very practical but strategic advice to clients as they deal with regulatory inquiries. He is excellent in leading clients through the fact gathering phase of regulatory investigations, but is also adept at leading them through the formal processes as well, whether that be negotiation of settlements or litigating the matters."

"He is very responsive, and deeply knowledgeable about crypto, as well as being a skilled litigator."

"Brian is the best of the best. He is my first call and he responds immediately."

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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Brian Klein
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Brian Klein
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