In conjunction with the publication of the Multilaw FinTech Guide, Stephen A. Rutenberg, Co-Chair of Polsinelli’s FinTech and Blockchain practice, spoke at a Multilaw Webinar on November 10th.  

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain: When do the benefits outweigh the risks? Featuring Polsinelli’s Shareholder Stephen Rutenberg

The panel discussion gathered experts from across the network to discuss the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain usage in their jurisdictions, how the technology adoption is being received by regulators, its impact on wider initiatives (e.g. ESG), the current status in the tokenization of assets (e.g., financial streams, real estate, music rights, etc.) in the respective countries and what trends are likely to be important in the future.

To view a recording of this webinar, click here.

Panelists:
Jill Wong, Howse Williams, Hong Kong
Andreas Walter, Schalast, Germany
Stephen Rutenberg, Polsinelli, USA
Oded Ofek, M.Firon & Co., Israel

Moderator:

Jacob Kirkham, Growth Manager, Multilaw

Multilaw is a global network of law firms bound together by enduring relationships. Across industries and practices, Multilaw shares client advice and active referrals, combining the highest legal standards and local expertise. Multilaw recently released its Global FinTech Guide. Put together by industry experts from member firms across the network, it presents a multi-jurisdictional analysis of the relevant legal framework and economic conditions under which FinTech services can be provided. A great resource for individuals and organizations involved in the FinTech sector from founders, companies, investors and advisors to other stakeholders across the industry.

“We’re proud to have partnered with Multilaw to draft the U.S. portion of the FinTech Guide and to collaborate with other highly-valued members of our global network,” said Daniel L. McAvoy, Co-Chair of Polsinelli’s FinTech and Blockchain practice.

Multilaw also hosts a program of in-person and virtual events, both member-only meetings and webinars open to clients, covering some of the latest topics and sharing knowledge from across our global network.