Attorney; author; blockchain; payments (opinions my own); founder; disruptor; reimagining payments; compliance; diversity

Manhattan, NY
Joined March 2018
This piece discusses how we can safeguard decentralization while embracing sensible regulation. Catch me at Consensus 2025 on May 14, 10:00 AM  where I’ll discuss these ideas and share how AI‑powered compliance can unlock the next wave of innovation. coindesk.com/opinion/2025/05…
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Check out how Change Agents’ AI-powered compliance solution can unlock the next wave of innovation. changeagents.co
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Will crypto values, like decentralization, survive the lawmaking process on digital assets? Join @KayvanSadeghi, @c_spelliscy, @NYcryptolawyer, @cryptogitz @Adlerstein and moderator @ivoentchev for a discussion @consensus2025 Here they offer a preview. trib.al/3NCu5xo
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Happy holidays! Check out changeagents.co, where we are transforming financial regulatory compliance, beginning with payments and money transmission.
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Can’t wait for Friday!
Join us in discussing the US #blockchain regulatory landscape this April 26 at Cornell Blockchain Blockchain, with: 🎙️Alexandra Scheibe | @McDermottLaw 🎙️Andrew Samuel | @Coinbase 🎙️ @cryptogitz | Arktouros 🎙️@RegulatoryJason | @ForbesCrypto 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/buy-cbc24-tickets
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Great discussion of legal issues facing web3 companies and how to effectively use outside legal counsel. @CBAccelerator.
Great third lecture with @cryptogitz on the Web3 legal landscape and good practices for startups to learn about when engaging in partnerships!
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michelle gitlitz retweeted
So thrilled to be able to feature this and so many more outstanding titles at the @LondonBookFair! @cryptogitz
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Check out my visit to the WSBA Crypto Roundup @ronqman @josh_blockchain
Don't miss last week's WSBA Crypto Roundup! Watch the recording to hear @ronqman, @josh_blockchain and @cryptogitz cover Shapeshift's settlment, Coinbase's default judgment, spot Bitcoin ETFs, All Time High cryptos and more. youtube.com/watch?v=wcEIYinP…
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Excited to be a mentor for Cohort 3. Incredible talent! @CBAccelerator
Cohort 3 is officially live! This semester, we're welcoming 4 startups who are ready to make waves in DeFi, social media, and infrastructure. Excited to witness their journey and growth ahead!
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https://xitter.cf/t.co/2lQYjgzD30 Check out my remarks at Pretty Good Policy (PGP). Thank you to the brilliant and innovative @paulbrigner for inviting me to speak about my book, Reimagining Payments: The Business Case for Digital Currencies and the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act.
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And Michelle Ann Gitlitz, Managing Partner, New York Office, Arktouros, will discuss her new book Reimagining Payments.
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michelle gitlitz retweeted
Our attempt to restart the convo on DeFi & reg/risk in substantive context. Recognizing DeFi as fundamentally cyber critical infrastructure underpinning financial elements + a natural alignment around accessible & resilient networks, without treating every bytecode as a bank.
1/ Today, @m_mosier_ @katjagilman & I are sharing a paper that begins a conversation around, & proposes a conceptual framework for, how to answer the "illicit finance" policy question as it relates to DeFi. A brief thread below, with links to the full paper + a summary document.
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Reimagining Payments: The Business Case for Digital Currencies is available in paperback and on Kindle. Check out how my idea for a book became a reality. michellegitlitz.com/i-wrote-…
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Exciting update: the ebook is dropping on 12/22. Thanks to those who pre-ordered the ebook and have waited patiently! I really appreciate it.
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…and we are live in paperback! Ebook will be ready later this month! Ebook preorders can be switched to paperback if you prefer. Thank you for all of the support!
I’m excited about my first book, Reimagining Payments: The Business Case for Digital Currencies. I explore the $2 trillion payments industry and why it’s ripe for disruption with crypto. Pre-order the e-book here: tinyurl.com/25pahpxr. Paperback and hardcover available soon.
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I’m excited about my first book, Reimagining Payments: The Business Case for Digital Currencies. I explore the $2 trillion payments industry and why it’s ripe for disruption with crypto. Pre-order the e-book here: tinyurl.com/25pahpxr. Paperback and hardcover available soon.
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michelle gitlitz retweeted
Im so honored!!! I was invited to speak at a @WhiteHouse Listening Session hosted by the WH Task Force to Address Online Harassment & Abuse. TY to @AnkaChristine for making this happen & @cagoldberglaw for being the best boss, lawyer & mentor & for all ur support over the years
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We are thrilled to share exciting news! CCRI's 10th anniversary is this August. To mark this milestone, we have established the Dr. Holly Jacobs CCRI Founder Award in honor of @HollylJacobs, our founder, board member, & friend. Please submit by May 26 at: forms.gle/ZUW5oDwxFi53ZHes9
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michelle gitlitz retweeted
I find the SEC’s “all crypto projects have to do is come in and register” line unbelievably insulting. It assumes there’s this vast quantity of sophisticated securities lawyers advising clients, “nah man, screw the SEC, yolo baby, do whatever you want.” 1/6
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michelle gitlitz retweeted
Presenting the #12DaysofFlexa ✨ It’s the season of giving! We want to celebrate with 12 days of surprises. Starting tomorrow, we’ll reveal a new offer each day. From currency debuts to charitable donations to unique gifts, we’ve got a lot in store! And there’s more…
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