The SEC recently settled an enforcement action against Poloniex, LLC for operating as an unregistered national securities exchange.  Poloniex operated a digital asset trading platform.

TOKEN2049 aims to bring together leading executives, founders and thought leaders to spotlight the latest evolution of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Experts from all over the globe converge to share their views on the market while attendees learn from the industry’s top pioneers and innovators. Attendees can expect to hear from leading voices from all corners of crypto to participate in open discussions and forums that help shape the blockchain-driven movement. This event is currently taking place in person.

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The Blockchain Innovation and Investment (BII) Summit is the largest blockchain investment event in the Middle East. The BII Summit is an event that specializes in bringing innovation and investment to Dubai by providing a platform for investors to be able to meet upcoming blockchain companies and startups from around the world.

Elizabeth Lan Davis, Murphy & McGonigle’s Chair, will be speaking at the {DeFi}ntech Retreat 2021 in Malibu, California on September 8. Ms. Davis will be joining a panel to discuss regulation in the fintech and blockchain spaces, alongside state government regulators and blockchain professionals.

Mainnet is an annual crypto summit hosted in-person and virtually by Messari, a blockchain data and market research company. The summit gathers crypto investors and industry professionals for three days of collaboration, networking, and programming. Mainnet 2021 looks to showcase the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Daniel Payne of Murphy & McGonigle’s FinTech & Blockchain Practice will be speaking at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) on a panel discussion titled "The Rise of Crypto Banks" on Tuesday, September 14. DAS is an institutionally focused crypto conference hosted in New York City for asset managers and financial services professionals.