Todd P. Zerega
Todd Zerega advises clients at the forefront of financial innovation, with a particular focus on blockchain, tokenization, cryptoassets, and cryptocurrency markets. Drawing on his deep knowledge of securities and derivatives regulation, Todd counsels fintech companies, asset managers, trading platforms, and financial institutions on the development, deployment, and compliance aspects of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and tokenized assets.
His practice spans a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters, including the structuring and offering of cryptoasset products, tokenization of real-world assets, stablecoin integration, custody and safekeeping of cryptoassets, and regulatory issues involving decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and distribution of tokenized securities in such platforms. Todd frequently guides clients through complex legal frameworks involving the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and self-regulatory organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with a focus on aligning innovative product design with existing financial regulations.
Todd also advises on fund formation and the integration of cryptoassets into investment portfolios, helping clients balance market opportunity with operational and regulatory risk.
A frequent commentator and speaker on cryptoasset regulation, Todd has been recognized by The Legal 500 US for his work in fintech and investment management, with clients noting his “excellent understanding of how emerging technologies intersect with traditional financial laws.”
Todd also represents several digital native companies in this space.
