Federal Versus State Regulation (Facilitated by Ananya Kumar from Atlantic Council; Amy Caiazza, Partner, Wilson Sonsini)

*Post-lunch sessions are U.S. focused, although anyone is welcome to attend

In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of digital assets, a number of states are jumping ahead with crypto bills of their own. But will state law coexist with or be preempted by federal law? This session will consider areas of overlap and possible conflict between state versus federal regulation of digital assets, exchanges, and TradFi firms that are engaged in crypto-related activities. This session will also consider, among other things, conflicting interpretations of whether state-chartered trust companies can provide digital asset custody services on behalf of customers.