Richard was one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets. He has advised clients on securities regulatory issues since the 1990s. Richard’s practice focuses on the representation of investment banks, investment advisers, exchanges, and custodians. He is routinely quoted in leading publications.

Taft is a full-service American law firm. The firm’s FinTech Practice is best known for advising clients before the SEC, the CFTC, the OCC, the FDIC, and state banking and securities regulators, and FINRA. Taft’s FinTech attorneys advise clients who are designing digital assets, including Stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies.

Panel discussion: Battle of the Digital Currencies: CBDC, Tokenized Assets, or Stablecoins?

In an increasingly digital financial world, three contenders are shaping the future of money: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, and stablecoins. This panel brings together industry leaders, technologists, and policymakers to explore the strengths, limitations, and use cases of each. Are CBDCs the path to sovereign digital money? Will tokenized assets unlock new efficiencies in capital markets? Can stablecoins bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto? Join us for a lively debate on which digital currency model is best positioned to lead the next era of global finance.