A replay of the “Vision 2026: Predicting the Next Major Changes in Crypto” webinar is now available for viewing.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. While our law firm has substantial experience in cryptocurrency law and regulation, we do not offer advice or opinions on cryptocurrency as an investment. Consult a financial advisor before investing.
Criston Cicala, Joseph Silvia and Stefanie Wayco will present “Stablecoin and Crypto Market Dynamics 2026” in a live webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.
Register for the Webinar on the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s website.
About the Program
A new regulatory era for stablecoins is taking shape—and the market is already responding. This 60-minute CLE level sets the digital asset ecosystem before examining the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and its role in establishing a national framework for U.S. stablecoins. Panelists will provide a concise overview of the GENIUS Act, discuss implementation to date and explore expectations for 2026 as regulatory guidance continues to develop. The program also examines emerging market dynamics, including tokenized deposits, and offers practical, on-the-ground perspectives from banks, nonbanks, fintechs and crypto-native companies navigating this evolving landscape. Designed for professionals seeking both regulatory clarity and real-world insight into where the stablecoin market is headed.
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. While our law firm has substantial experience in cryptocurrency law and regulation, we do not offer advice or opinions on cryptocurrency as an investment. Consult a financial advisor before investing.
Duane Morris will present a webinar, Vision 2026: Predicting the Next Major Changes in Crypto, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.
About the Program
With the enactment of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, regulators are advancing implementation efforts, while Congress continues to pursue comprehensive digital asset legislation and agencies work to establish a more welcoming regulatory framework for digital assets. In this webinar, attorneys in the Duane Morris Digital Assets and Blockchain Group will discuss:
Legislative Turning Points
-What types of actions are regulators likely to prioritize in 2026? And how will those actions shape or reshape the crypto landscape?
Regulatory Divergence
-Will U.S. and global regulators converge or drift further apart—and what does that mean for businesses?
-What should companies be doing now to prepare for the next regulatory cycle?
Potential Breakthroughs on Real World Use Cases
-Which applications (payments, tokenization, identity, etc.) are poised to move from hype to adoption?
-Which potential breakthroughs may come as a surprise?
Market Adoption Catalysts
-What events or innovations could trigger the next wave of mainstream adoption?
Duane Morris special counsel Justin Donoho writes for Law360:
The year 2025 was a busy one for crypto class action litigation.
It saw several significant court rulings that continued to shape the law in this growing area, including important decisions on motions to compel arbitration, dispositive motions and motions for class certification. Several multimillion-dollar settlements were reached.
In addition, dozens of new crypto class action cases were filed, auguring continued growth and development in this area.
The USPTO’s new director has singled out AI, distributed ledger technologies and diagnostics as prime areas of innovation that merit patent protection. Companies, investors and other stakeholders are closely watching how the USPTO’s active guidance may better align patent practice with the ingenuity and societal benefits these technologies represent.
Stephen Rutenberg, the former co-leader of Polsenelli’s Crypto Currency and Blockchain Group, has joined Duane Morris as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and as a member of the firm’s Digital Assets and Blockchain Group. Mr. Rutenberg works from the firm’s Miami office.
Read more from Law360 on Mr. Rutenberg joining Duane Morris.
A replay of the “Navigating the Future of Finance & AI Regulation: A Webinar on Emerging Legal Frameworks for AI and Digital Assets Reform” webinar is now available for viewing.
The SEC Chairman gave a must-read speech on November 12, 2025, on the direction that the SEC will likely make in regards to digital assets. Below are the key takeaways from the speech on the SEC’s approach to digital assets, “Inside Project Crypto,” delivered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Does this mark a pivotal shift toward a more rational and clear regulatory framework for the future of finance?
Clarity on Crypto: The SEC anticipates establishing a clear token taxonomy based on the Howey test, recognizing that most Digital Commodities (Network Tokens), Digital Collectibles, and Digital Tools are generally not securities. Tokenized Securities will remain regulated.
Read more of Mauro’s takeaways on Chairman Paul Atkins’ speech on “Project Crypto.”
Mauro Wolfe, Lead Partner for Duane Morris’ Digital Assets and Blockchain Group, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “Atkins’ ‘Token Taxonomy’ Turns SEC Into a Crypto Tailwind.”
Read the full text of the article on the Bloomberg Law website.
Duane Morris Partner Joseph Silvia was quoted in the Grip article “Top Tips on Crypto Regulation and Compliance from the Professionals” on the changing crypto landscape and how to handle new challenges presented by financial digital innovation.
