Michael Bezoian is Helping Shape Wisconsin’s Approach to Cryptocurrencies

As Wisconsin lawmakers evaluate how the state should regulate cryptocurrencies, DeWitt attorney Michael Bezoian is contributing to the legal and policy discussions shaping its future. Michael was recently appointed by the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Legislative Council to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency, a bipartisan committee consisting of 10 total members, including two state senators and two representatives of the state assembly, focused on examining the legal and regulatory issues surrounding cryptocurrencies and making recommendations to the Wisconsin Legislature.

Michael's appointment reflects his knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, as well as his trusts and estates practice—an intersection that is becoming increasingly important as cryptocurrencies grow more prevalent. His perspective on these issues is further highlighted in the following Wisconsin Lawyer article, which explores the impact of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies on matters such as estate planning, fiduciary duties, and taxation.

Read the article here: https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31710