W talks: cryptocurrency

More and more individuals and families have significant cryptocurrency investments and are looking to donate them as part of their charitable giving. Episode 12 of our Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘Cryptocurrency and charitable giving,’ focuses on the interplay between cryptocurrencies and philanthropy.  Podcast host, Charles Kolstad, is joined by Paul Roy, of counsel in Withers’ New Haven, Greenwich and New York offices, who focuses on US domestic and international tax and philanthropy, to discuss considerations for investors looking to donate cryptocurrencies to charitable causes.

You may have wondered, is it even possible to make gifts of cryptocu...

We’ve talked about NFTs in previous episodes, including in episode 6 on NFTs and art and episode 7 on investing in NFTs from an Asia perspective.  This episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘NFTs and digital-only fashion,’ focuses on the exciting area of NFTs and blockchain in the world of fashion.  In this episode, podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Gina Bibby, partner on Withers’ corporate team in Los Angeles and head of the law firm’s global fashion tech practice, to discuss how fashion-related NFTs started, continue to grow and shape the fashion industry and beyond, and what lies in...

Our tenth episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘Transatlantic perspectives on anti-money laundering enforcement,’ focuses on current AML rules, regulatory regime enforcement and the future of AML enforcement in the US and UK related to cryptocurrency. In this episode, podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Harvey Knight, partner on our financial services regulatory team in London, and Chris LaVigne, partner on our litigation and arbitration team in our New York office. 

Harvey highlights the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s registration system for AML purposes, its current status and its future outlook. Chris discusses the US Fina...

With the US tax deadline quickly approaching on May 17, 2021, tax issues are top of mind for many Americans, including for an increasing number of those who hold cryptocurrencies. Our ninth episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘US tax considerations for crypto investors and issuers,’ focuses on the timely topic of the current tax landscape in the US for cryptocurrency as well as top tax considerations for crypto investors, issuers, day traders and miners.  

In this episode, podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Elliot Galler, a partner on our international corporate tax team in Withers’ New York of...

Trusts are typically utilized as part of an estate plan or for asset protection purposes, and investors in cryptocurrency and other digital assets, like NFTs and tokens, are increasingly seeking to incorporate these investments into their trusts and estate planning.  In this episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘Trusts issues with cryptocurrency - a European perspective,’ podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Natasha Stourton, partner on Withers’ trusts, estates and inheritance disputes team in London, and Roberto Bonomi, senior associate on Withers’ private client and tax team in Milan, to share insight into  European individuals and trustees holding cr...

Cryptocurrencies and NFTs have enjoyed an increase in interest all over the world, including in Asia. In this episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘Investing in NFTs and crypto assets – practical perspectives from Asia,’ podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by three insightful guests who share their views on the landscape and hot topics related to cryptocurrencies and NFTs in Asia.  

Podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Shaun Leong, international arbitration specialist with substantial experience in technology disputes in Withers’ Singapore office, and by clients El Lee, board member and director of Onchain C...

NFTs have fueled a boom in digital art, from established artists working in the new medium to athletes, influencers and others creating new collectibles that people are buying for millions of dollars, for example Twitter’s Jack Dorsey selling his first tweet ever as an NFT for over $2.9 million. In this episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘How NFTs are shaking up the art and music world,’ podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Diana Wierbicki, head of our global art practice in Withers’ New York office, to discuss NFTs in art and music, including the buzz they are crea...

This episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast is titled, ‘The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi).’  As with many areas of the broader economy in which suppliers are trying to get closer to consumers and cut out intermediaries and middlemen, DeFi disrupts centralized financial services by creating a market where financial transactions can take place directly between two parties, without requiring a central authority.  DeFi seeks to include all of the same activities of our current financial system, like borrowing, lending, trading and pledging, in a more efficient, transparent and accessible way while reducing risk.  And it continues to grow.<...

This next episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast, ‘Tax considerations for UK crypto investors,’ focuses on the current tax landscape and top considerations for crypto investors, day traders and miners in the UK.  In a lively discussion between members of our US and UK tax teams, podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Lauren Rapeport, an attorney in our private client and tax team based in Withers’ London office, who advises clients invested in cryptocurrencies.

In the UK, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have tried to bring crypto assets into the existing tax fra...

In this episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast titled, ‘Cryptocurrency issuer considerations & European regulation,’ podcast host Charles Kolstad is joined by Giorgio Vaselli, a tax attorney in our Italian private client and tax team based in Withers’ Milan office, who regularly advises clients invested in cryptocurrencies. 

The episode begins with an overview of the key assets and players in the crypto market including payment tokens, security tokens, utility tokens, investors, issuers, miners, wallet providers, exchanges and others.  If you’ve wondered how these are defined and fit into the crypto ecosystem, Giorgio’s early comments put these key te...

This episode of the Withers talks: cryptocurrency podcast is titled, ‘What is the future of crypto regulation?,’ and focuses on the regulatory landscape for enterprises in the cryptocurrency space as the new Biden administration gains its footing in 2021.  Podcast host Charles Kolstad, tax and corporate partner in Withers' Los Angeles office and noted author and speaker on cryptocurrency, and Christopher LaVigne, partner in Withers New York litigation team who has several enterprise clients in cryptocurrency, discuss key regulatory developments and enforcement activity affecting businesses that operate in the US, and what is on the horizon for enterprises in the areas...

It is an exciting time in the world of cryptocurrency as it becomes more institutionalized and accessible and valuations touch all-time highs in recent months. But entering a market that is still not fully established can be daunting, especially when dealing with one’s own investments. In this episode, ‘So you are thinking of investing in cryptocurrency,’ we discuss key factors for individuals who are considering an entrance into the cryptocurrency market and for those who have just started out. 

Charles Kolstad, tax and corporate partner in Withers' Los Angeles office and noted author and speaker on the sub...