Jay Nanavati and Jacob Paikin co-wrote an article for CPA Journal titled “Ownership Without Intermediaries: Comparing Cryptocurrency to Bearer Instruments.” In the article, Jay and Jacob provide a deep dive into how cryptocurrency ownership works compared bearer instruments, assets that were once prominent among U.S. investors. Proof of cryptocurrency ownership
Kostelanetz LLP represented Summer, PBC, in connection with the City of New York’s expansion of a student loan reduction and college savings assistance program that will be available to all New York City residents. According to an Aug. 7, 2025, City of New York press release, the program could help City
Megan Brackney, Jacob Paikin, and Rasheena Reid wrote an article titled “Advising Healthcare and Hospitality REITs through Increasing Scrutiny” on the increasing tax enforcement against real estate investment trusts (REITs) for The CPA Journal. Regulators have expressed concern that REITs in the healthcare and hospitality sectors are violating tax rules,
