On The Brink with Castle Island Dana Syracuse and Josh Boehm (Paul Hastings LLP) on the 2025 Digital Asset Legal Landscape (EP.588)
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Jan 9, 2025 Dana Syracuse, a partner at Paul Hastings LLP and a crypto law expert, along with Josh Boehm, dive into the evolving legal landscape for digital assets. They discuss common pitfalls for entrepreneurs and the regulatory hurdles in the stablecoin market. The duo highlights crucial compliance challenges within the sector, the need for transparent communication with regulators, and the expected changes in regulations by 2025. They also touch on the impact of digital asset M&A and how custody solutions are adapting to integrate these innovations.
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Josh's Crypto Origin Story
- Josh Boehm's introduction to crypto came in 2014 while working on the first New York Trust project for a crypto exchange.
- This experience exposed him to applying old banking laws to new tech and the potential of decentralization.
Early Crypto Focus
- The early days of crypto involved basic questions like the 51% attack and double-spending.
- The focus has shifted from concerns about stifling innovation to the need for regulatory clarity.
Crypto Law Practice Focus
- Paul Hastings' crypto law practice focuses on two main areas: regulated entities and those aiming to remain unregulated tech companies.
- Regulated entities deal with custody, exchange, and new product launches, while others include staking providers and non-custodial wallets.