Richard B. Levin, Bobby Wenner, Jorge Castiblanco, and Cristofer Kelman have authored a chapter in Global Leading Insights – Fintech 2026 – “Back to the futures: event contracts, gaming, and who governs tomorrow.” In Back to the Future, small actions in the past sent Marty
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Four Taft Attorneys Contribute Chapters in American Bar Association’s book Banking [on] Blockchain, Second Edition
Nicole Meisner, Zachery Heck, Jason Covert, and Matthew Abese contributed a chapter for the American Bar Association’s book Banking [on] Blockchain, Second Edition.
Meisner authored a chapter on blockchain technology in payments, while Heck, Covert, and Abes co-authored a chapter on future application of…
Levin Quoted in Reuters Article on Federal Reserve Approval of Kraken’s Master Account
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…
Meisner Mentioned in BIGcast Podcast on Financial Regulation

Nicole Meisner, chair of Taft’s PayTech and Payment Systems practice group, was mentioned in a recent BIGcast episode, “The State(s) of Financial Regulation.” In the episode, which aired March 24, 2026, Glen Sarvady speaks with Ncontracts’ Stephanie Lyon about the evolving regulatory and compliance landscape…
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…
Taft FinTech Attorneys Contribute to Global Leading Insights – Fintech 2025, Seventh Edition
Taft Fintech attorneys Richard B. Levin, Bobby Wenner, Jorge Castiblanco, and Taylor Hill John have authored a chapter in Global Leading Insights – Fintech 2025 – “Stranger things have happened: The evolving regulation of staking.” The authors introduce the readers to: blockchain technology (the foundation…
Taft Continues Growth of FinTech Practice with Partner Bryan Reyhani

Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation, announced today that partner Bryan Reyhani has joined the firm’s growing FinTech practice. He represents the fourth FinTech partner to join Taft since the spring as the firm builds out the practice.
Industry veterans Richard…
Taft FinTech to Sponsor the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium

Taft FinTech is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, hosted by SALT. Richard B. Levin, Sean Ruff, and Bobby Wenner will be attending this invitation only gathering of leading investors, entrepreneurs, advisors, and policymakers in the digital…
Leading FinTech Attorneys Join Taft


Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation, today announced the addition of Richard B. Levin and Bobby Wenner as partners in the firm’s FinTech practice. Levin will be the Chair of Taft’s FinTech practice. Both join Taft from Nelson Mullins, where Levin…