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 Systems
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and DeFi
Data and Network Security
Industry Standards, Practices, and Regulations
Mobile Wallets and Smart Cards

Open Banking Technology, Apps, and APIs
SWIFT, Payment Rails, Point-of-Sale (POS) Transactions
Trading and Investment Platforms

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