Marco Santori

Kraken Hires Lawyer Marco Santori to Ramp Up Acquisitions

Marco Santori, who helped write the SAFT framework, is leaving Blockchain.com to helm Kraken's expanding legal team.

Business  ·  6 April 2020

NYDFS Chief Defends State Regulator’s Crypto Approach

New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo defended regulators' actions in the crypto space during a panel discussion.

Markets  ·  7 June 2018
Blockchain

The ‘Dean of Blockchain Lawyers’ Just Got a New Job

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

SAFT Arrives: ‘Simple’ Investor Agreement Aims to Remove ICO Complexities

The opaque market for initial coin offerings is moving toward clarity with the release of a new framework for investors and issuers.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Investments

No Panic: Cooler Heads Prevail as SEC Casts Shadow on Cooley ICO Event

An event focused on initial coin offerings saw optimism despite SEC guidance that signaled a new era for the novel funding method.

Markets  ·  26 July 2017
Law

Veteran Blockchain Lawyers Santori and Murck Join New Law Firm

Veteran blockchain and digital currency lawyers Marco Santori and Patrick Murck have officially joined Cooley LLP.

Markets  ·  3 November 2016
Exchanges

The Real Cost of Applying for a New York BitLicense

CoinDesk has spoken to various bitcoin companies to breakdown the cost of the BitLicense application process both in monetary and non-monetary terms.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2015
Law

NY Law Panel: Bitcoin Won’t Get Banking Without Compliance

The banks are often blamed for holding back bitcoin businesses, but they have their reasons, a panel finds.

Business  ·  22 October 2014
Exchanges

Former Senate Aide Joins Coinbase as US Government Liaison

Coinbase hires former Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advisor as Washington-based Congressional liaison.

Markets  ·  13 October 2014
Exchanges

Marco Santori Joins Blockchain Team as Global Policy Counsel

Blockchain has announced that noted bitcoin legal expert Marco Santori has joined its team as global policy counsel.

Tech  ·  8 September 2014
Regulation

Community Debates What’s Next After New York Hearings

New York's hearings this week were a precursor to Bitlicense regulation. So what should happen next?

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2014