Securities Class Actions in the Crypto Space: Crucial Developments

Heightened regulatory scrutiny and continued volatility in the digital asset market have led to a significant uptick in the number of securities class action suits involving cryptocurrencies.
With emerging court decisions and litigation and enforcement challenges on the horizon, practitioners and companies must keep track of current and future developments in the cryptocurrency space to understand how to navigate this complex and evolving landscape.Â
Listen as experienced economic consultants Michael J. Hilfiker and Mitchell B. Allen of Cornerstone Research provide an in-depth analysis of key trends in litigation and enforcement as well as insights into critical issues and challenges surrounding cryptocurrency-related securities class actions.
The speakers will also provide a sneak peek of what to expect in 2023 and beyond.

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Manager at Cornerstone Research
Michael Hilfiker consults on a diverse range of economic and financial matters. Mr. Hilfiker has analyzed alleged Ponzi schemes, banking industry best practices, and cryptocurrency offerings and disbursements, as well as matters involving decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptoassets. He has evaluated breach of contract economic damages and valuation issues. Mr. Hilfiker supports attorneys and experts through all phases of commercial litigation, including discovery/data production, class certification, merits, deposition testimony, mediation, and trial.

Associate at Cornerstone Research
Mitchell Allen provides financial and economic analysis in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings. Mr. Allen focuses on a range of finance topics, including FinTech, market manipulation, securities, commodities, and asset-backed securities. He coauthored Cornerstone Research’s report on trends in virtual currency enforcement actions by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Mr. Allen holds dual bachelor’s degrees in finance and marketing from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College.