Speaking Engagement

Cryptocurrency: Trash or Treasure?

Blank Rome Partners Joseph G. Poluka and Michelle Ann Gitlitz will participate in the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“PACDL”) panel discussion “Cryptocurrency: Trash or Treasure?” being held Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 5:30–8:00 p.m., at Blank Rome’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office.

Joe will moderate the panel and Michelle will be a panelist, along with G. Jeffrey Boujoukos, Regional Director, Securities and Exchange Commission, Philadelphia Regional Office and Richard A. Levan, of Levan Legal LLC.

Topics to be covered include:

• What is Blockchain?
• What is Cryptocurrency?
• What are ICOs/Token Offerings?
• The SEC’s New Cyber Unit.
• Recent SEC Enforcement Actions.
• What are other Regulators Doing?

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing financial and commercial transactions globally. As blockchain applications and distributed ledger transactions gain prominence across the healthcare, energy, real estate, professional services, and life sciences industries, companies of all sizes will require guidance and insight on continually-evolving transactional, regulatory, and litigation-focused issues.

A cocktail reception will follow the program.

For more information, please visit the event webpage.