The Exploding Virtual Currency Industry and Emerging Law, Regulation and Policy Issues

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As part of American University's Washington College of Law Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend events, on Friday September 24, 2021, the Business Law Program hosted a roundtable discussion with three WCL alums who are legal leaders in the exploding virtual currency and blockchain industry: David Brill (WCL ’96), Head Commercial Counsel, Voyager Digital and Chair of the Crypto Assets Working Group for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance; Lee A. Schneider (WCL ‘91), General Counsel, AVA Labs, and Andrew Siegel (WCL ‘94), General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Galaxy LP.

As part of the BLPS’s series of webinars designed to foster a deeper understanding of virtual currency and transformative financial technologies, these distinguished WCL alumni shared their insights on the emerging legal, regulatory and policy issues governing the new and growing world of virtual currency businesses and activities. This panel was moderated by Professor V. Gerard Comizio, Associate Director of the Business Law Program. You may view a recording of the webinar here.