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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

Cravath partners with clients to help navigate the complex legal and business issues related to blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and digital assets. We combine technical expertise, regulatory experience and exceptional client service to deliver actionable and forward‑thinking solutions to our diverse client base, which includes venture capital firms, startups, mature private companies, public companies, systemically important financial institutions and broker‑dealers, among others. Leveraging the broad capabilities of our attorneys—many of whom have spent substantial portions of their careers in prominent governmental and regulatory agencies—we work collaboratively with clients to navigate the issues unique to this space. Cravath has broad experience across the industry and has advised clients on many matters including in connection with stablecoins, governance tokens, DeFi protocols, NFTs, digital asset trading and markets, DAOs and blockchain‑based gaming. Clients have praised the Firm’s distinctive proficiency in this space, noting that “the Cravath team actually read through our open source code in our blockchain protocol to provide legal advice. This was the first law firm that ever did this. I was amazed with the brilliance of their understanding of blockchain technology and the law.” Cravath has been recognized as a top tier firm for crypto by The Legal 500 and has also been recognized in the areas of fintech, financial services litigation, financial services regulatory and securities regulation and litigation by numerous third‑party publications.

We represent our clients in connection with critical legal matters shaping the future of this sector. The integrated, cross‑disciplinary advice we provide spans capital raising, structuring businesses and products to meet regulatory requirements, regulatory investigations, compliance and enforcement actions, advocacy in connection with blockchain- and crypto‑related rulemakings, and litigation addressing foundational issues at the intersection of technology, trading and the law. The Firm routinely handles transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other financings, venture capital and private equity investments, and joint ventures and strategic partnerships for emerging and established companies, and our attorneys provide specialized counsel to traditional financial institutions engaging in blockchain, digital asset and cryptocurrency businesses.

In addition, Cravath has extensive experience in the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy, offering a sophisticated perspective on key incident preparation and response issues, particularly in connection with significant cyberattacks and related public and regulatory disclosure and securities law matters. We also offer detailed analysis of important intellectual property arrangements in the context of blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized networks and associated applications.

We bring to bear a broad base of legal expertise and market knowledge, supported by a deep bench of former leaders from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Justice and various U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.

Our attorneys are influential thought leaders who regularly provide insights into emerging and complex issues, including the continuously evolving cryptoasset regulation and securities law landscapes, the future of crypto enforcement and intellectual property rights within a Web3 environment.

We represent our clients in connection with critical legal matters shaping the future of this sector. The integrated, cross‑disciplinary advice we provide spans capital raising, structuring businesses and products to meet regulatory requirements, regulatory investigations, compliance and enforcement actions, advocacy in connection with blockchain- and crypto‑related rulemakings, and litigation addressing foundational issues at the intersection of technology, trading and the law. The Firm routinely handles transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other financings, venture capital and private equity investments, and joint ventures and strategic partnerships for emerging and established companies, and our attorneys provide specialized counsel to traditional financial institutions engaging in blockchain, digital asset and cryptocurrency businesses.

In addition, Cravath has extensive experience in the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy, offering a sophisticated perspective on key incident preparation and response issues, particularly in connection with significant cyberattacks and related public and regulatory disclosure and securities law matters. We also offer detailed analysis of important intellectual property arrangements in the context of blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized networks and associated applications.

We bring to bear a broad base of legal expertise and market knowledge, supported by a deep bench of former leaders from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Justice and various U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.

Our attorneys are influential thought leaders who regularly provide insights into emerging and complex issues, including the continuously evolving cryptoasset regulation and securities law landscapes, the future of crypto enforcement and intellectual property rights within a Web3 environment.

  • Deals & Cases
  • Recent News & Insights

Deals & Cases

January 23, 2026

BitGo’s IPO

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $212.8 million initial public offering of class A common stock of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”), a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions for businesses, offering solutions including custody, wallets, staking, trading, settlement and digital asset management. The shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 23, 2026.

Deals & Cases

November 26, 2025

Robinhood’s Joint Venture and Partnership with Susquehanna to Operate CFTC-Licensed Exchange and Clearinghouse

On November 25, 2025, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) announced it is extending its prediction markets offering through a new joint venture and partnership with Susquehanna International Group (“Susquehanna”) to operate a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse. Robinhood will serve as the controlling partner. The independent joint venture will serve Futures Commission Merchant platforms with futures and derivative products, including prediction markets. The venture will accelerate delivery of its services by acquiring MIAXdx, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization and Swap Execution Facility, and wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (“MIAX”). MIAX will remain invested through a strategic 10% equity stake in the exchange. Cravath is representing Robinhood in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

November 18, 2025

Ripple Labs, Inc.’s Private Placement of Class A Common Stock

Cravath represented funds managed by affiliates of Brevan Howard in connection with an investment in Ripple Labs, Inc., consisting of a private placement of Class A Common Stock, as part of Ripple’s $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard and Marshall Wace. The transaction closed on November 4, 2025.

Deals & Cases

July 01, 2025

Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process

Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.

Deals & Cases

June 17, 2025

Galaxy Digital Inc.’s First SEC‑Registered Underwritten Offering of Class A Common Stock

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $683.6 million registered underwritten offering of Class A common stock of Galaxy Digital Inc., a global leader in digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, delivering enduring solutions that accelerate the future digital economy. This was Galaxy Digital Inc.’s first underwritten public offering of its Class A common stock as a listed company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The transaction closed on June 3, 2025.

Activities

January 22, 2026

The M&A Advisor Honors Cravath with “Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $5B)” Award at 20th Annual Turnaround Awards

On January 19, 2026, The M&A Advisor honored Cravath with the “Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $5B)” award as part of the organization’s 20th Annual Turnaround Awards, which will be celebrated at an event on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach. Winners were selected by a “distinguished panel of their peers” and represent “the highest standards of excellence in the restructuring and corporate finance profession.” Cravath was recognized for its representation of Silvergate Capital Corp. in its Chapter 11 reorganization and liquidation.

Activities

November 12, 2025

Elad Roisman Moderates Roundtable at Bloccelerate VC’s 2025 Founder Summit

On November 7, 2025, Cravath partner Elad Roisman participated in the fourth annual BCVC Founder Summit, which was hosted by Bloccelerate VC in New York. The event convened founders, CEOs, policymakers and industry leaders in digital asset, AI and other domains to discuss the most challenging problems in the space. Elad moderated a roundtable discussion with SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

Publications

November 10, 2025

Cravath Publishes Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review for Q3 2025

On November 10, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments related to the bond, equity and loan markets and restructuring activity during the third quarter of 2025. Highlights from this edition include:

Activities

November 03, 2025

Jennifer Leete Speaks at Securities Docket’s Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2025

On October 30, 2025, Cravath partner Jennifer S. Leete participated in Securities Docket’s Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2025, held in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white‑collar attorneys, in‑house counsel and compliance executives to discuss critical topics in securities enforcement, including cryptocurrency, financial and accounting fraud, the impact of artificial intelligence, investigation strategies and more. Jennifer spoke on a panel entitled “Crypto Unleashed: The SEC’s New Approach to Regulation, Enforcement, and ‘Project Crypto.’”

Activities

October 21, 2025

Elad Roisman Moderates Panel at DC Fintech Week 2025

On October 16, 2025, Cravath partner Elad Roisman participated in DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C. The event brought together leading voices in finance, technology and regulation to explore the future of fintech, with discussions on AI, blockchain and global financial trends. Elad moderated a panel entitled “Click Once, Lose Everything?: The Future of Digital Asset Custody,” which examined the importance of securing code, keys and composability at scale, and explored how institutions are redefining custody to support programmable assets, multi‑party computation and next‑generation financial infrastructure.

Deals & Cases

January 23, 2026

BitGo’s IPO

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $212.8 million initial public offering of class A common stock of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”), a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions for businesses, offering solutions including custody, wallets, staking, trading, settlement and digital asset management. The shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on January 23, 2026.

Deals & Cases

November 26, 2025

Robinhood’s Joint Venture and Partnership with Susquehanna to Operate CFTC-Licensed Exchange and Clearinghouse

On November 25, 2025, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) announced it is extending its prediction markets offering through a new joint venture and partnership with Susquehanna International Group (“Susquehanna”) to operate a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse. Robinhood will serve as the controlling partner. The independent joint venture will serve Futures Commission Merchant platforms with futures and derivative products, including prediction markets. The venture will accelerate delivery of its services by acquiring MIAXdx, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization and Swap Execution Facility, and wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (“MIAX”). MIAX will remain invested through a strategic 10% equity stake in the exchange. Cravath is representing Robinhood in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

November 18, 2025

Ripple Labs, Inc.’s Private Placement of Class A Common Stock

Cravath represented funds managed by affiliates of Brevan Howard in connection with an investment in Ripple Labs, Inc., consisting of a private placement of Class A Common Stock, as part of Ripple’s $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard and Marshall Wace. The transaction closed on November 4, 2025.

Deals & Cases

July 01, 2025

Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process

Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.

Deals & Cases

June 17, 2025

Galaxy Digital Inc.’s First SEC‑Registered Underwritten Offering of Class A Common Stock

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $683.6 million registered underwritten offering of Class A common stock of Galaxy Digital Inc., a global leader in digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, delivering enduring solutions that accelerate the future digital economy. This was Galaxy Digital Inc.’s first underwritten public offering of its Class A common stock as a listed company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The transaction closed on June 3, 2025.

Activities

January 22, 2026

The M&A Advisor Honors Cravath with “Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $5B)” Award at 20th Annual Turnaround Awards

On January 19, 2026, The M&A Advisor honored Cravath with the “Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $5B)” award as part of the organization’s 20th Annual Turnaround Awards, which will be celebrated at an event on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach. Winners were selected by a “distinguished panel of their peers” and represent “the highest standards of excellence in the restructuring and corporate finance profession.” Cravath was recognized for its representation of Silvergate Capital Corp. in its Chapter 11 reorganization and liquidation.

Activities

November 12, 2025

Elad Roisman Moderates Roundtable at Bloccelerate VC’s 2025 Founder Summit

On November 7, 2025, Cravath partner Elad Roisman participated in the fourth annual BCVC Founder Summit, which was hosted by Bloccelerate VC in New York. The event convened founders, CEOs, policymakers and industry leaders in digital asset, AI and other domains to discuss the most challenging problems in the space. Elad moderated a roundtable discussion with SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

Publications

November 10, 2025

Cravath Publishes Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review for Q3 2025

On November 10, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Finance & Capital Markets Quarterly Review, which provides insight into practical points, key takeaways and relevant developments related to the bond, equity and loan markets and restructuring activity during the third quarter of 2025. Highlights from this edition include:

Activities

November 03, 2025

Jennifer Leete Speaks at Securities Docket’s Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2025

On October 30, 2025, Cravath partner Jennifer S. Leete participated in Securities Docket’s Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2025, held in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white‑collar attorneys, in‑house counsel and compliance executives to discuss critical topics in securities enforcement, including cryptocurrency, financial and accounting fraud, the impact of artificial intelligence, investigation strategies and more. Jennifer spoke on a panel entitled “Crypto Unleashed: The SEC’s New Approach to Regulation, Enforcement, and ‘Project Crypto.’”

Activities

October 21, 2025

Elad Roisman Moderates Panel at DC Fintech Week 2025

On October 16, 2025, Cravath partner Elad Roisman participated in DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C. The event brought together leading voices in finance, technology and regulation to explore the future of fintech, with discussions on AI, blockchain and global financial trends. Elad moderated a panel entitled “Click Once, Lose Everything?: The Future of Digital Asset Custody,” which examined the importance of securing code, keys and composability at scale, and explored how institutions are redefining custody to support programmable assets, multi‑party computation and next‑generation financial infrastructure.

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