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Daniel T. Stabile

Partner

Co-Chair, Digital Assets

Miami

+1 305-910-0787

New York

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Daniel is one of the pioneering attorneys in the blockchain and digital assets sector, advising many of the leading digital asset businesses regarding a broad spectrum of controversy and regulatory matters. Clients have described Daniel as a “top attorney in the field” and “on the cutting edge.” He is a founder and co-chair of the firm’s Chambers-rated Digital Assets Group.

 

Daniel advises digital native businesses, banks, broker-dealers, and FinTechs regarding complex regulatory issues and represents them in investigations and disputes. He also advises legislators, regulators, and other government officials on digital asset technology and regulation. He is on the Leadership Committee of The Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance, and previously was appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force.

Clients have described Daniel as having a “really strong big picture” with “commercial awareness and vision,” who “gives great attention” and is “very responsive and timely with his advice.” He has been individually recognized by Chambers in the “Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies” category. 

Since 2018, Daniel has taught a popular course on blockchain and digital asset regulation at the University of Miami Law School. He speaks regularly on digital currency regulation in various forums domestically and abroad. Additionally, he is the co-author of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology: US Law and Regulation (Elgar 2020), a first-of-its-kind legal textbook designed for law and other graduate-level students.

Daniel also represents traditional financial institutions and other businesses in controversy matters, including government investigations and enforcement actions, arbitrations, and civil litigations. He has significant experience as lead counsel in complex arbitrations before JAMS, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the American Arbitration Association.

Key Matters

Some of the experience represented below may have been handled at a previous firm.

Daniel’s present and previous representations include:

Blockchain-Related Matters

  • The leading NFT exchange in securities-related class action lawsuits
  • The largest cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider in a series of class action lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing
  • A leading US digital assets exchange in a state enforcement matter
  • A major venture capital firm in a putative class action lawsuit relating to its investments in FTX
  • A prestige NFT art exchange in connection with various regulatory issues
  • The Chamber of Digital Commerce in SEC v. Wahi
  • A blockchain company that develops and supports a major decentralized blockchain in connection with various regulatory issues
  • A United States cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding anti-money laundering policies and procedures
  • A European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under United States law
  • A Bitcoin ATM company in a class action lawsuit pertaining to marketing
  • An issuer of a native digital asset interfacing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Private funds holding digital assets or investing in digital asset businesses
  • A cryptocurrency exchange interacting with many state regulators to determine whether licenses are required for purposes of contemplated business activities
  • A large, international money transmitter in negotiations with a custodian of digital assets
  • Large institutional financial institutions regarding implementation of blockchain technology
  • An American art museum regarding their development of non-fungible tokens
  • A private art gallery regarding their agreements with artists regarding non-fungible tokens
  • A real estate development company concerning its acceptance of cryptocurrency
  • A real estate developer regarding its issuance of tokens backed by real estate
  • A cryptocurrency tax reporting company
  • A large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that the marketplace was operating as an unlicensed securities exchange and broker dealer
  • A large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that it had insufficient KYC protocols in place to identify customers engaging in fraudulent activities
  • A digital asset prime brokerage in securities regulatory  issues
  • A major U.S. sports players union in connection with NFT-related issues

Controversy Work Matters

  • A broker-dealer affiliate of a multinational financial institution in a FINRA investigation and enforcement action pertaining to the FINRA anti-money laundering rules
  • A financial institution in a JAMS arbitration and supplemental proceeding regarding a $500MM dispute with a referral vendor
  • An affiliate of a multinational financial institution in parallel SEC and FINRA investigations and enforcement proceedings pertaining to the promotion of a financial product
  • A financial institution in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • A lender in a class action lawsuit alleging improper processing of applications in violation of the Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act
  • A national bank in an arbitration proceeding asserting application of non-U.S. law to an employment relationship
  • A bank in a civil lawsuit regarding the bank’s wire fraud policies and procedures
  • An investment advisor in an SEC enforcement action regarding custody of client funds
  • A Florida Office of Financial Regulation investigation relating to securities offerings
  • A Miami broker-dealer in a FINRA arbitration involving claims of defamation
  • A Miami affiliate of a multinational financial institution in several FINRA arbitration proceedings alleging negligent promotion of a financial product and failure to supervise
  • A life insurance company in a FINRA arbitration, involving claims of defamation
  • A foreign financial institution in parallel DOJ/SEC investigations involving allegations that the firm failed to properly register under the securities law and assisted clients in committing tax fraud
  • A multinational company in claims brought by the Department of Justice under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • A life insurance company in multiple class action lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in which theoretical aggregate exposure exceeded US$4.0B
  • A major entertainment company in a series of lawsuits alleging intellectual property and other claims
Recent Experience
Class Action Plaintiff Sent Packing After Winston Secures Enforcement of Binance’s Terms of Use

  • Chambers USA - Ranked for FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (2024) 
  • The Legal 500 Latin America –  International Firms—Recognized for Banking & Finance and City-Focus-Miami (2024)
  • The Legal 500 US—Recognized as a “Key Lawyer” for Dispute Resolution: Securities Litigation: Defense and Finance: Fintech (2024)
  • Lawdragon—Listed among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” (2025)
  • Daily Business Review Florida Legal Awards—Recognized as “On the Rise” (2023)
  • Florida Super Lawyers—Named a “Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2016–2023)
  • South Florida Business Journal— Listed on “40 Under 40” (2022)

  • Leadership Committee, Token Alliance Working Group, Chamber of Digital Commerce (2024)
  • Board Member, Catalyst Miami
  • Volunteer Attorney Supervisor of LegalLink (in residence at the University of Miami Law School), a program of the non-profit arts organization Locust Projects
  • Board Member, the George Washington University Law School Alumni Association (2014-2018)
  • Previously served as Vice Chairperson, Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force

Capabilities

Tax
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Financial Services Litigation
Class Actions & Group Litigation
Financial Services
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
Financial Crimes Compliance

Key Matters

Some of the experience represented below may have been handled at a previous firm.

Daniel’s present and previous representations include:

Blockchain-Related Matters

  • The leading NFT exchange in securities-related class action lawsuits
  • The largest cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider in a series of class action lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing
  • A leading US digital assets exchange in a state enforcement matter
  • A major venture capital firm in a putative class action lawsuit relating to its investments in FTX
  • A prestige NFT art exchange in connection with various regulatory issues
  • The Chamber of Digital Commerce in SEC v. Wahi
  • A blockchain company that develops and supports a major decentralized blockchain in connection with various regulatory issues
  • A United States cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding anti-money laundering policies and procedures
  • A European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under United States law
  • A Bitcoin ATM company in a class action lawsuit pertaining to marketing
  • An issuer of a native digital asset interfacing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Private funds holding digital assets or investing in digital asset businesses
  • A cryptocurrency exchange interacting with many state regulators to determine whether licenses are required for purposes of contemplated business activities
  • A large, international money transmitter in negotiations with a custodian of digital assets
  • Large institutional financial institutions regarding implementation of blockchain technology
  • An American art museum regarding their development of non-fungible tokens
  • A private art gallery regarding their agreements with artists regarding non-fungible tokens
  • A real estate development company concerning its acceptance of cryptocurrency
  • A real estate developer regarding its issuance of tokens backed by real estate
  • A cryptocurrency tax reporting company
  • A large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that the marketplace was operating as an unlicensed securities exchange and broker dealer
  • A large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that it had insufficient KYC protocols in place to identify customers engaging in fraudulent activities
  • A digital asset prime brokerage in securities regulatory  issues
  • A major U.S. sports players union in connection with NFT-related issues

Controversy Work Matters

  • A broker-dealer affiliate of a multinational financial institution in a FINRA investigation and enforcement action pertaining to the FINRA anti-money laundering rules
  • A financial institution in a JAMS arbitration and supplemental proceeding regarding a $500MM dispute with a referral vendor
  • An affiliate of a multinational financial institution in parallel SEC and FINRA investigations and enforcement proceedings pertaining to the promotion of a financial product
  • A financial institution in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • A lender in a class action lawsuit alleging improper processing of applications in violation of the Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act
  • A national bank in an arbitration proceeding asserting application of non-U.S. law to an employment relationship
  • A bank in a civil lawsuit regarding the bank’s wire fraud policies and procedures
  • An investment advisor in an SEC enforcement action regarding custody of client funds
  • A Florida Office of Financial Regulation investigation relating to securities offerings
  • A Miami broker-dealer in a FINRA arbitration involving claims of defamation
  • A Miami affiliate of a multinational financial institution in several FINRA arbitration proceedings alleging negligent promotion of a financial product and failure to supervise
  • A life insurance company in a FINRA arbitration, involving claims of defamation
  • A foreign financial institution in parallel DOJ/SEC investigations involving allegations that the firm failed to properly register under the securities law and assisted clients in committing tax fraud
  • A multinational company in claims brought by the Department of Justice under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • A life insurance company in multiple class action lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in which theoretical aggregate exposure exceeded US$4.0B
  • A major entertainment company in a series of lawsuits alleging intellectual property and other claims
Recent Experience
Class Action Plaintiff Sent Packing After Winston Secures Enforcement of Binance’s Terms of Use

Credentials

Education

Daniel received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and his B.A. from the University of Virginia.

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    Speaking Engagements

    • "In Conversation: Navigating Uncertain Waters With In-House Counsel," The Harvard Law School Blockchain and FinTech Initiatives' Fourth Annual Conference (April 25, 2025)
    • "Battle of the Blockchain," The Digital Chamber DC Blockchain Conference (March 26, 2025)
    • ABA Business Law Section, Cyber Law Institute & Winter Working Meeting (January 25, 2025)
    • "Decentralization & Regulation," Blockchain and Digital Assets Conference, Florida State University (November 18, 2024)
    • Keynote, “Exploring Regulatory Evolution and Future Trends in Security Tokens," STO Summit, Tokyo, Japan (August 26, 2024)
    • “Trends and Directions of Global Security Token Regulation,” STO Summit, Tokyo, Japan (August 26, 2024)
    • “The Digital Assets Regulatory Landscape, and a Prognosis for 2024,” University of Wyoming College of Law (February 21, 2024)
    • "US Regulatory Environment for Digital Assets," STO Summit, Seoul, Korea (November 11, 2023)
    • A Path Forward Summit, Winston & Strawn LLP (November 8, 2023)
    • "Regulation and Compliance," Tokenize This Summit, Security Token Market (October 11, 2023)
    • "U.S. Regulatory Fireside," Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands (May 23, 2023)
    • "Cross-Border Regulatory and Legislative Analysis," Deep Dive into the Metaverse and Web3, New York State Bar Association Symposium (April 29, 2023)
    • Managing Partner Roundtable, "Commentary on Current Financial Issues and Potential Impacts" (April 19, 2023)
    • "Pushing Back on SEC Regulation by Enforcement – A Discussion of the Chamber's Ripple and Wahi Amicus Briefs," Chamber of Digital Commerce Blockchain Summit (March 21, 2023)
    • "Fintech Litigation and ADR - Insights for Today and Tomorrow," iLaw 2023, The ILS Global Forum on International Law (February 17, 2023)
    • “Legal Matters in the Web3 Economy,” University of Chicago Law School (January 20, 2023)
    • "Navigating Privacy & Regulatory Uncertainty," MiamiWeb3Summit (November 29, 2022)
    • "Cryptocurrency, Metaverse, and Blockchain," University of Miami (November 16, 2022)
    • "Digital Assets: A Global Perspective from Leading Legal Experts,” UK Ministry of Justice GREAT Legal Futures Conference (November 1, 2022)
    • “The Clash of US Regulators," Urbit Assembly (September 24, 2022)
    • "The Regulation of Cryptocurrency,” Florida International University (July 29, 2022)
    • “Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency,” Spellman-Hoeveler Chapter of the American Inns of Court’s Bench & Bar Conference (February 18, 2022)
    • “Crypto, Blockchain, and the Future of the Regulatory Landscape,” University of Miami Law Review Symposium 2022 (February 4, 2022) (with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce)
    • “Crypto Risk: Emerging Legal, Regulatory & Criminal Issues,” South Florida Compliance Association (November 9, 2021)
    • “Digital Assets/Blockchain Regulation,” Kaufman Rossin (September 2021)
    • “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: The Legal Framework and Future Trends,” Albany Law School Online Graduate Program (February 25, 2021)
    • "Blockchain and the Entertainment Industry,” The State of the Entertainment Industry Forum, University of Miami School of Law (October 2019)
    • “Espinoza and its Impact on Digital Asset Businesses,” Florida Blockchain Technology Organization, Orlando (April 2019)
    • “Digital Assets and Their Risks: Regulatory Panel), Florida International Bankers Association AML Conference (March 2019)
    • “Regulation of Digital Assets,” Supply Chain 2.0 (Florida Blockchain Foundation), Orlando (January 2019)
    • “Regulation of ICOs,” Blockchain Shift Conference, Miami (October 2018)
    • “Cryptocurrencies from a Legal & Tax Perspective,” Financial Planning Association Meeting, Miami (September 2018)
    • “U.S. Regulatory Framework of Cryptocurrencies,” Itau Bank, Miami (September 2018)
    • “U.S. Regulatory Framework of Cryptocurrencies,” Citibank, Miami (August 2018)
    • “U.S. Regulatory Framework for ICOs and Virtual Currency Businesses,” Conference of the U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Embassy, Mexico City (May 2018)
    • “Regulation of Cryptocurrency,” Regulatory Meeting Hosted by Citibank, Dominican Republic (March 2018)
    • “Virtual Currencies, Blockchain and their Risks,” Latin American Banking Federation / Florida International Bankers Association Cl@b2017 Conference (Moderator) (August 2017)
    • “The Evolving FinTech Regulatory Environment,” Latin American Banking Federation / Florida International Bankers Association Cl@b2017 Conference (Panelist) (August 2017)
    • “The Onset of Blockchain Technology,” Florida International Bankers Association (April 2017)

    Publications

    • Quoted, "SEC Ends Ripple Legal Case, XRP Climbs Market Rankings" Cryptonews (March 2025)
    • Co-author, “DAOs Watch Out: Federal Court in California decides a DAO can be a General Partnership,” FinTech Law Report , Reuters. (February 2025) 
    • Author, "How To Safely Leverage AI In The Digital Assets Industry," Law360 (November 2024)
    • Quoted, "Inside Trump’s Push to Make Crypto Great Again" Moniify (November 2024)
    • Interview, "Crypto.com Sues SEC: Can This Lawsuit Redefine Digital Asset Regulation?," Cryptonews (October 2024)
    • Author, University of Chicago Legal Matters in Web3: A Desk Reference, "Custodial Services" Chapter (September 2024)
    • Quoted, "Virginia Legislature Could Inch Towards a Regulated Crypto Market with Potential New Commission," Radio IQ (February 2024)
    • Co-Author, "Lexis+ NFT Litigation and Regulatory Proceeding Tracker" Winston.com (January 2024)
    • Quoted,"SEC Approves Bitcoin Listing, Trading After Appeals Court Defeat," National Law Journal (January 2024) 
    • Quoted, "US Judge Denies SEC's Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling," Yahoo! Finance (October 2023)
    • Quoted, "As Feds Appeal Crypto Setback, Dearth of Regulation Strains US Market, Lawyers Say," National Law Journal (August 2022)
    • Quoted, "Ripple's XRP Case 'Underscores the Need for Regulatory Clarity'," TechCrunch+ (July 2023)
    • Quoted, "'Ripple' Effect: Long-Awaited Crypto Decision Seen as Reigniting Struggling Marke," The National Law Journal (July 2023)
    • Quoted, "Cryptocurrencies Jump on Ripple Token Ruling Touted by Industry Backers" Bloomberg (July 2023)
    • Quoted, "Ripple Tokens Sold to Public Are Not Securities, Judge Says," Bloomberg (July 2023)
    • Quoted, "What Investors Need to Know About the SEC's Crypto Crackdown," Yahoo! Finance (June 2023)
    • Quoted, "SEC's Crypto Campaign Unlikely to Stop at Binance and Coinbase," Fortune (June 2023)
    • Quoted, "Coinbase's Court Fight With SEC May Be Crypto's Main Event," Law360 (June 2023)
    • Quoted, "Impact of Consent Judgment in Crypto Enforcement Debated by Industry Professionals," National Law Journal (June 2023)
    • Quoted, "FTX's Legal Bill Shows Progress on Exploring a Crypto Exchange Reboot," Bloomberg (April 2023)
    • Co-Author, "The SEC’s Approach to Digital Asset Regulation Harms Investors," Bloomberg Law (March 2023)
    • Quoted, "Appeals Panel Grills SEC Lawyer Over Bitcoin Trust Exchange Ruling," The National Law Journal (March 2023) 
    • Quoted, "Winston & Strawn Attorneys Back Digital Asset Association in Civil Crypto Fight," The National Law Journal (March 2023)
    • Quoted, "Trade Group Argues U.S. SEC Case Unfairly Labels Crypto as Securities," Reuters and U.S. News & World Report (February 2023)
    • Quoted, "SEC is Using 'Back Door' to Crypto Regulation, Says Group," Law360, (February 2023)
    • Quoted, "After FTX's Spectacular Collapse, Where Does Crypto Go from Here?," NBC News (December 2022)
    • Quoted, "For Crypto Attorneys, FTX Bankruptcy is a 'Black Swan Event'," Daily Business Review (November 2022)
    • Co-Author, "Recovering Digital Assets in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy," published in Bloomberg Law (July 2022)
    • Author, “El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin Law’ Forces Governments and Businesses to Contend with Digital Assets,” Global Banking & Finance Review (September 2021)
    • Author, "DOJ Crypto Framework Signals Escalating Enforcement,” Law360 (December 7, 2020)
    • Author, “Digital Assets and the Regulation of Blockchain Technology,” Edward Elgar Publishing (2020)
    • Author, Virtual Currency & Blockchain Regulation Newsletter (biweekly distribution)
    • Author, “Defending TCPA Class Actions Under the ‘Strangest’ of Statutes," In-House Quarterly (Spring 2016)
    • Author, “The ‘Strangest Statute’ Chief Justice Roberts Has Seen: Uncertainties of Litigating TCPA ‘Junk Fax’ Class Actions,” The Florida Bar Journal, Volume 89, No. 9 (November 2015), reprinted in The Computer & Internet Lawyer (April 2016)
    • Co-author, “New State Law on Subpoenas Changes Financial Privacy Network,” Daily Business Review (September 29, 2015)
    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Explores Digital Assets Regulations at Harvard Law's Blockchain and FinTech Initiative Conference

    April 25, 2025

    In the Media

    Daniel Stabile Discusses Shift in SEC Approach with Cryptonews

    March 31, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors The Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit 2025

    March 26, 2025

    Blog
    Press Conference on Cryptocurrency Regulation

    February 11, 2025

    Blog
    “The Journey Begins” Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Statement

    February 10, 2025

    Blog
    President Trump’s Sweeping Executive Order on Digital Assets and the Repeal of SAB 121

    January 24, 2025

    Blog
    U.S. Appeals Court Orders the SEC to Revisit Digital Asset Rulemaking

    January 14, 2025

    In the Media

    Kimberly Prior and Daniel Stabile Discuss Cryptocurrency Legislations Under Second Trump Administration with Moniify

    December 9, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Recognized in Chambers FinTech 2025

    December 9, 2024

    Blog
    DAOs Watch Out: Federal Court in California Decides a DAO Can Be a General Partnership

    December 4, 2024

    Blog
    U.S. Appeals Court Rules That the Department of Treasury Exceeded Its Authority in Sanctioning Tornado Cash

    December 3, 2024

    Blog
    U.S. Court Vacates SEC Dealer Rule

    November 22, 2024

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