Important Announcement
We are pleased to share that as of August 1, 2025, Braeden Anderson, the founder of Anderson P.C., has joined Gesmer Updegrove LLP as a Partner. Work currently performed by Anderson P.C. will be transitioning to Gesmer. This website will remain active as a curated archive for legal insights.
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, founded in 1986, is a nationally recognized law firm with a premier reputation for representing high-growth companies, innovative technology pioneers, and venture-backed startups. Together, we are enhancing our ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal support to entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and scaling businesses across every stage of the corporate lifecycle. From formation, fundraising, and IP strategy to tax planning, M&A, securities compliance, enforcement defense, and strategic exits, our combined strengths now span the full spectrum of business law.
Thank you for following and supporting us on this journey. To learn more or to connect with Braeden or a member of the Gesmer team, please visit: www.gesmer.com or e-mail him at braeden.anderson@gesmer.com
Opinion: U.S. Congress Must Establish a Clear Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets to Maintain Western Leadership in Financial Innovation
By now, we all know that cryptographic blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the transfer of value over the internet—quickly, inexpensively, and without intermediaries. With mass-adoption, a blockchain-powered immutable public ledger of transactions could reshape financial systems globally. Yet, like any transformative technology, its long-term success hinges on legal and regulatory clarity. It is time for Congress to establish a comprehensive, sensible framework for regulating crypto assets.