From Hype to Headwinds: Legal Challenges in the Evolving Digital Asset Landscape
Monday, November 10, 2025, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
As digital assets move from the fringe to the finance function, general counsel face a complex and fast-changing landscape shaped by regulatory ambiguity, market volatility, and increasing corporate adoption. This session provides a comprehensive look at the legal and compliance considerations surrounding cryptocurrencies and digital assets, including enforcement trends, shifting guidance, and emerging financial technologies. Panelists will break down key risks and strategies for navigating digital asset exposure across industries, offering clarity for GCs tasked with managing uncertainty in an increasingly tokenized world. Discussion topics include:
- Understanding the legal definitions, scope, and use cases of digital assets
- Responding to regulatory shifts, enforcement actions, and compliance challenges
- Evaluating risk, treasury strategies, and future trends in digital asset adoption

Alex Grishman, Partner - Haynes Boone
Sean Gilmartin, General Counsel - FPFX Technologies
Wayne Miao, CLO - 21Shares US LLC
Adam Lapayover, Vice President, General Counsel - FalconX
Sean Gilmartin, General Counsel - FPFX Technologies
Wayne Miao, CLO - 21Shares US LLC
Adam Lapayover, Vice President, General Counsel - FalconX
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Supported by: Haynes Boone