Carol Van Cleef

Carol R. Van Cleef is an experienced attorney and consultant in the financial services industry, with over 40 years of experience.2 She currently serves as Of Counsel at Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC.2 Van Cleef specializes in blockchain, fintech, and related compliance issues, with expertise in federal and state banking regulations, anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and payments-related matters.2

Van Cleef is particularly known for her work in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space:

1. She was focused on digital currencies even before Bitcoin, representing the founders of e-gold after their prosecution by the US government in 2008.1
2. She advises on emerging issues in decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, token issuances, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).2
3. She chairs the annual Crypto Summit at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crimes and is a founder of the Cambridge Crypto Compliance Consortium.2

In addition to her legal work, Van Cleef holds several notable positions:

• Chair of the Digital Asset and Blockchain Forum2
• Founding member of the Association of Women in Crypto2
• Board member of the Travel Rule Information Sharing Alliance (TRISA)2
• Fellow of the American Bar Foundation2
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)2

Van Cleef has been recognized for her contributions to the field, including being named to Forbes' inaugural 50 Over 50 (Investment) list.2 She is a frequent speaker on cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and related compliance issues.2