Cryptocurrency Class Action and Other Private Litigation Tracker

Cryptocurrency litigation is on the rise with allegations of fraud, deceptive practices, violations of the Securities Act, breach of contract / fiduciary duty, and bankruptcy proceedings most prevalent. As cryptocurrency is still in its infancy, federal and state regulatory agencies continue to draft legislation to ensure appropriate oversite of this asset and its complex risks. Access this tracker, developed in partnership with Jason Gottlieb of Morrison and Cohen LLP, to aid practitioners in understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain issues and explore recent cryptocurrency litigation, court rulings, and key class and private actions.

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