Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft’s FinTech Practice, was recently quoted in a Reuters article titled “Crypto giant Kraken’s Fed payment account sparks concerns about risk.” The article recognizes Kraken’s approval as a milestone that could reshape the financial system and discusses whether crypto
Levin to Speak on Crypto Market Structure at STANY 90th Annual Conference
Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft’s FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the securities Traders Association of New York (STANY) 90th Annual Conference on April 13, 2026, at the NYSE. The all-day conference will feature panels on market structure, crypto, and
Levin to Speak on Panel at Sturm College of Law
Richard B. Levin, the Chair of Taft’s FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law on April 8, 2026. The panel will focus on the evolution of finance, regulatory changes, and the legal considerations of advising
Taft to Host ‘Blockchain Demystified: Practical Applications for Financial Services’ Panel
Taft attorneys Richard B. Levin, Sean Ruff, Bobby Wenner, and Jon Levy will host a breakfast panel, “Blockchain Demystified: Practical Applications for Financial Services,” on March 10, 2026. The panel will be a briefing on digital asset regulation, compliance, and risk management.
The
Taft Sponsors 38th Annual ROTH Conference
Taft is pleased to sponsor the 38th Annual ROTH Conference taking place on March 22-24, 2026, in Dana Point, CA. The Annual Roth Conference is one of the largest in the nation for small-cap companies, featuring company presentations, fireside chats and expert panels, 1×1 meetings
Levin to Speak on Predicative Markets at STA Denver Conference
Richard B. Levin, the Chair of the FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the Denver Security Traders Association (STA) Winter Forum on March 6, 2026. The panel, moderated by Robert Verderese of Virtu Financial, will introduce the audience to predicative markets, the
Taft Partners Levin, Ruff, and Wenner to Speak on Panel During ETHDenver 2026
Taft FinTech partners Richard B. Levin, Sean Ruff, and Bobby Wenner are co-hosting a mini meet with Merkle Science on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at the Taft Denver office. This focused mini meet is designed for FinTech innovators, digital asset platforms, and financial institutions navigating
Levin Speaking at Digital Assets at Duke Conference
Richard B. Levin, chair of the FinTech Practice, will be speaking at the Digital Assets at Duke (DA@D) Conference on Feb. 6, 2026. Levin’s Fireside Chat with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda will focus on the SEC’s approach to the regulation of digital assets at a
Taft Recognized by Chambers as a Leading FinTech Practice in 2026 Guide
The Taft FinTech Practice was recently recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading FinTech practice in the exclusive 2026 FinTech Guide. Taft was also recognized as a leading practice in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and the Payments and Lending categories.
Chambers noted, “[t]he Taft
Levin to Speak on Panel at Securities Transfer Association Annual Conference
Richard B. Levin, the chair of Taft’s FinTech practice will be speaking on a panel at the Securities Transfer Association (STA) Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The panel, titled “Tokenization of Public Equities – Disruption or Evolution?” will examine how the SEC’s 2025 agenda