Named experts · Practitioner profile
Marco Santori
Independent consulting and previously Pantera Capital, Blockchain.com, Cooley LLP · United States
About Marco
Marco Santori is one of the founding figures of US crypto-asset legal practice. Previously Chief Legal Officer at Blockchain.com and President at Pantera Capital, with earlier partner-level practice at Cooley LLP, Santori has been involved in many of the formative US crypto regulatory frameworks including the early development of the SAFT (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) structure. His work spans token-classification analysis, fund formation for crypto-asset venture investing, regulatory engagement across the US framework, and the broader strategic-counsel role for major crypto-industry operators.
Practice fields
Credentials
- Previously President, Pantera Capital
- Previously Chief Legal Officer, Blockchain.com
- Previously Partner, Cooley LLP (Digital Assets Practice)
- Architect of the SAFT (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) framework
Jurisdictions
Sources
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Relevant guides
Knowledge-base coverage that overlaps with Marco's practice (United States · Token classification, Stablecoin issuance, Non-EU crypto).
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