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

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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