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Ten Minute Interview: Crypto

February 19, 2026

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Brian Lucareli, director of Foley’s Private Client Services (PCS) group and co-chair of the Family Offices team, sits down with Patrick Daugherty, founder and chair of Foley’s Blockchain and Digital Assets team, for a 10-minute interview to discuss crypto and digital assets. During this session, Patrick provides an overview of what crypto is, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape following recent enforcement actions, and explains how family offices are approaching crypto today.

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Brian L. Lucareli
Patrick Daugherty

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Family Offices
Innovative Technology
Blockchain & Digital Assets

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Estate Planning

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Family Office’s Ten Minute Interviews

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Brian L. Lucareli

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Milwaukee 414.297.4950

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Patrick Daugherty

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Chicago 312.832.5178

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