Description:
Some economists estimate the global cryptocurrency market cap at approximately $2.42 Trillion, and the cryptocurrency market size in North America to rise from $910.3 million in 2021 to $1,902.5 million by 2028. With a market cap of those sizes, cryptocurrencies will continue to attract capital and innovation along with the attention of policymakers, regulatory agencies, law enforcement attention, and criminals. 2025 could turn out to be one of the most important years for the crypto industry.
This full-day, in-person CLE Crypto Institute is designed to provide much needed clarity in four key areas:
- Understanding the Crypto Market
A. Crypto Business Models
B. Crypto Products and Services
C. Crypto Assets
What are the most commonly used business models by market participants? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each business model? What products and services are offered and by whom as a means to attract what types of investors and market participants? What are crypto assets and what do you distinguish between a crypto asset and other assets?
- Understanding the Regulation of Crypto
A. Federal Regulation
B. State and Local Regulation
C. International Regulation
Who regulates crypto? What laws and regulations apply to crypto? What is the current state of crypto regulation and what should market participants and stakeholders expect for crypto regulation in 2025 and beyond?
- Understanding Problems That Might Arise
A. Adverse Claims and Insolvency
B. Litigation
C. Enforcement Actions
What are the claims and remedies when a crypto transaction goes south and who are the potential plaintiffs/claimants and defendants? Are crypto insolvencies different from other insolvencies? What is the state of case law on crypto issues? What are some of the most important crypto enforcement actions?
- Understanding Potential Game-Changing Possibilities
A. Banks Actively Engaging in Crypto Activities with Support from Banking Agencies
B. Law Enforcement Embracing the Benefits of Crypto
C. Crypto Industry Embracing Regulation
For New York Attorneys: Effective through June 30, 2025 newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) may earn skills credits via the City Bar's live webcasts and live groupcasts. For more information,
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Program Fee:
$299 Member | $399 Nonmember
Small Law Firm Member: $199
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
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