Overview
Event Details
Join Steptoe and Coin Center for a half-day workshop on the current and future tax issues associated with blockchain and virtual currency.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2107
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.: Registration
12:00 p.m.: Program & Lunch
4:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception & Networking
Event Location
Steptoe
1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
The program will feature a presentation on blockchain technology by Jonathan Johnson, President of Medici Ventures and Director of Overstock.com, and a presentation on legislative developments, including the work of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. The program will also include discussions about tax compliance and structuring investments.
Topics for Discussion
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What is blockchain technology and where is it going?
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Current tax compliance issues for virtual currencies
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Structuring blockchain investments
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Current legislative initiatives
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speakers
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Jonathan Johnson, President, Medici Ventures and Director, Overstock.com
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Eve Lieberman, Chief of Staff to Representative Jared Polis
Additional Speakers
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Cameron Arterton, Of Counsel, Steptoe
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Jerry Brito, Executive Director, Coin Center
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John Cobb, Associate, Steptoe
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Alan Cohn, Of Counsel, Steptoe
- Amy Davine Kim, Global Policy Director and General Counsel, Digital Chamber of Commerce
- James Lang, Libra Tax
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Ruth Madrigal, Partner, Steptoe
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Aaron Nocjar, Partner, Steptoe
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Jason Weinstein, Partner, Steptoe
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Lisa Zarlenga, Partner, Steptoe
CLE credit is pending in AZ, CA, NY, and VA.
