Daniel T. Podhaskie

Daniel T. Podhaskie

COUNSEL
NEW YORK CITY
T: 646.618.8654
F: 646.618.8662

Mr. Podhaskie is a seasoned litigator and business strategist who helps clients navigate high-stakes commercial disputes, regulatory challenges and cross-border transactions. He brings a global perspective and a results-driven approach to complex business litigation, fintech and reputation management matters.
 
With two decades of experience, Mr. Podhaskie has represented high-profile individuals, financial institutions and businesses in sophisticated transactions and disputes, often involving emerging industries such as cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech. His extensive network of decision-makers, legal experts and industry leaders across global financial hubs, as well as his background as General Counsel to a global family office, give him a unique perspective when advising clients on the legal and business implications of their decisions. Whether handling a crisis, structuring a transaction or managing high-stakes litigation, he is a first call for executives and entrepreneurs seeking practical, business-minded legal solutions.
 
A resource for international media, Mr. Podhaskie has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNBC. He regularly writes, speaks and provides commentary on disputes, regulatory developments and strategic risk management.
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Member: New York State Bar Association

ARTICLES

Client Alert: Jurisdictional Win Shields Businesses From Texas State Securities Board Overreach

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) set aside an Emergency Cease Order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) against Billionico Academy, Auratus, and related respondents in Texas State Securities Board v. Billionico Academy et al. (SOAH Docket No. 312-25-18829). The decision, based on a lack of personal jurisdiction, underscores robust protections for nonresident entities and individuals operating in the cryptocurrency and global business sectors.  

Client Alert: CLARITY Act and SEC Exemption: U.S. Crypto Regulation Update

The U.S. crypto landscape is transforming, with new regulations poised to redefine how digital asset businesses operate. We previously explored stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act (read more here), which recently passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 68-30. Now, we are focusing on the Crypto Market Structure Bill—known as the CLARITY Act—and the SEC’s proposed “Innovation Exemption” for DeFi, which together offer a roadmap for navigating the broader crypto ecosystem.

Client Alert: Bankruptcy Meets State Court: Lessons from a $4M Escrow Dispute

When bankruptcy courts and state courts vie for authority in complex financial disputes, the outcome can reshape recoveries for creditors, investors, and businesses. This tension was front and center in Silverman v. Rosenberg, et al. (Adv. Pro. No. 24-03734, Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), where a former Chapter 11 trustee’s bid to seize $4.4 million in escrow funds collided with a state court litigation. For private equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate leaders, this case offers insights into navigating these jurisdictional clashes and their impact on bankruptcy investments.

Client Alert: The GENIUS Act: A Compliance Roadmap for Stablecoin Issuers in 2025

In April 2025, the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a landmark bill introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty to regulate the $180 billion stablecoin market. With bipartisan support and a full Senate vote expected by Q3 2025, the Act signals the end of regulatory ambiguity for digital assets like USDC, Tether, and Binance USD. Coupled with broader cryptocurrency market reforms under discussion, these changes are reshaping the landscape for issuers, DeFi platforms, and investors.