Richard B. Levin and Kevin Tran recently authored the chapter titled, "A Disturbance in the Force – Ripples in the Crypto Universe" published by Global Legal Insights (GLI). The chapter in GLI - FinTech 2023 focuses on the regulation of digital assets in the United States, including: (i) the regulation of digital assets that are deemed securities; (ii) the regulation of trading platforms that facilitate the trading of digital assets that are deemed securities; and (iii) the regulation of platforms that facilitate the clearance and settlement of digital assets that are deemed securities. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the focus of the President of the United States on the regulation and development of FinTech.

Levin is chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, and was one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets. He is considered a thought leader in the FinTech space. Levin has been advising FinTech clients on legal and regulatory issues since the start of electronic trading in the late 1990s. His practice focuses on the representation of early stage and publicly traded companies in the FinTech space, including investment banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, digital currency trading platforms, ATSs, exchanges, and custodians. Levin has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for his knowledge of securities regulatory matters, great relationships with regulators, for helping clients push the boundaries of the FinTech sector, and for his advice on matters such as broker-dealer licensing and alternative trading systems.

Tran assists financial institutions and technology clients with financial regulatory, securities, and corporate matters. He focuses on the representation of early stage, mid-stage, and publicly traded FinTech companies focused on blockchain technology, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, including broker-dealers, digital asset and currency trading platforms, digital asset custodians, alternative trading systems, and securities exchanges and swap execution facilities.

Readers can access the 2023 journal for a fee here.