Perkins Coie, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, was a first mover and global thought leader in the blockchain space and has been advising most of the founding actors since their initial market entries in 2012. Our multidisciplinary team works with more than 300 blockchain clients, including digital asset exchanges, nonfungible token (NFT) marketplaces, asset custodians, and wallet providers, guiding them through regulatory questions and challenges. We regularly address a range of concerns related to cryptocurrency and blockchain in the financial sector, including those surrounding custody/trust of digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, institutional cryptocurrency, stablecoins, money transmission licensure requirements, money-services business (MSB) registration requirements, and digital payments issues. We also support clients in all aspects of domestic and cross-border finance and commodity and derivatives trading compliance programs. Our attorneys are committed to helping ensure that each client receives superior service and benefits from our vast legal and sector experience.