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General Counsel
Larry Florio
Larry is General Counsel at 1kx, a leading crypto-native asset manager, where he oversees legal strategy, regulatory engagement, and public goods initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience spanning both traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem, including advising prominent alternative asset managers such as Blackstone and many pioneering blockchain projects. His experience covers many matters and transaction types, including fund formation, registered investment adviser compliance, venture financings, M&A, SPACs, insurance products, token launches, DAO organization, and regulatory exams. Larry’s deep understanding of securities law and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor in navigating the complex intersection of decentralized technologies and the financial system.
Beyond his role at 1kx, Larry is an active advocate for decentralized communities, becoming an early contributing member of LeXpunK in 2021 and co-founding Public State Advocacy in 2024. He also frequently contributes to industry panels, podcasts, and policy discussions on a range of topics including token taxonomy, digital asset custody, investment collectives, and stablecoins, including the recent SEC Crypto Task Force custody roundtable.