Financial Technology

Advancements in financial technology have transformed traditional banking, commerce, and finance, driving companies to protect and expand innovation that disrupts the market.

At WIT, our experience working on complex litigation for emerging technologies provides us with a unique understanding of the trends to watch in financial technology. Our testifying experts have fintech expertise that encompasses legacy systems and regulations through modern payment infrastructure and digital currency. They were carefully selected for their knowledge, experience, and ability to communicate effectively to address a range of issues in complex matters.

Cryptocurrency

The value of the digital assets market has exploded since the start of the 2020s, and cryptocurrency is now one of the most dominant corners of the fintech space. But the volatile nature of the crypto market has also made it an industry ripe for litigation, creating significant legal risks as token values fall, companies collapse, and fraudulent practices are revealed.

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Up Next: Payment Systems

Payment Systems

A shift toward digital commerce has driven a demand for innovation in the expansive payments ecosystem. Today, the market is at an inflection point likely to be shaped by legal disputes, including regulatory matters concerning fiduciary compliance and data privacy, patent disputes between legacy financial providers and new fintech companies, and class action lawsuits alleging fraud.

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Up Next: Cryptocurrency

Our Experts

WIT’s Fintech Expert Team is comprised of world-class academics, industry executives, and former government regulators who can address issues involving:

Banking Technology
Open APIs, Core Banking Integration
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Smart Contracts, DeFi
Data Security
Encryption, Data Privacy Compliance
Digital Payments
Mobile Wallets, POS Systems

Market Dynamics
Digital Banking Adoption, Fintech M&A
Regulations and IP
Financial Compliance, Patent Licensing
Trading Platforms
Algorithmic Trading, Market Infrastructure

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Case Study

Case Study: Cryptocurrency Expert Needed for Breach of Contract Dispute

To aid in their billion-dollar legal battle over a revoked currency purchase option, the plaintiff approached WIT to provide a cryptocurrency expert with deep expertise in options trading. Read the case study to learn how WIT was able to meet the expert need.

Q&As

A Crypto Expert Discusses Disruptive Innovation in Financial Technology

To delve deeper into industry trends, we reconnected with Dr. Richard to discuss the latest innovations and advancements in financial technology and how they might impact the industry.

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What are some of our other areas of focus involving advanced technologies?

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