Law of Code

#15 - Drew Hinkes: Rug pulls, preventing the loss of private keys, United States v. Van Buren, and "not your legal title, not your coins"


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Nominated as one of Coindesk’s Most Influential People in Blockchain in 2017, Andrew “Drew” Hinkes (@propelforward) is a Partner with K&L Gates, working as part of its National Blockchain and Digital Currency practice.  Drew was appointed as an Adjunct Professor by the NYU Stern Business School and the NYU School of Law, where he co-teaches “Digital Currency, Blockchains, and the Future of the Financial Services Industry.” Drew is also the co-founder and General Counsel of Athena Blockchain, a professional services firm focused on tokenized investment products.

Show highlights:

  • Drew's blockchain story
  • His legal practice
  • Cryptolaw at NYU Stern
  • His 2019 paper: Throw away the key, or the key holder? Coercive contempt for lost or forgotten cryptocurrency private keys, or obstinate holders.
  • How courts best prevent the "loss" of private keys
  • 5th amendment response to private key requests
  • Liens against identifiable cryptoassets
  • Rug pulls
  • United States v. Van Buren
  • Time management
  • Legal title and digital assets
  • Drew was a fantastic guest and the episode is a great peek into the mind of one of the best crypto lawyers. 

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