K. Braeden Anderson

K. Braeden Anderson chairs Mackrell International’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group and the Securities Enforcement & Investigations Group, and is a Partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, where he leads these practice areas.

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2025) for Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation, Mr. Anderson is a nationally recognized securities regulatory and enforcement attorney whose practice bridges traditional finance and emerging technology. He represents financial institutions, fintech companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, trading platforms, and digital asset innovators in complex regulatory, enforcement, and compliance matters before the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, DOJ, and state attorneys general.

As a trusted advisor in the blockchain and digital asset space, Mr. Anderson counsels clients on market structure, tokenization, custody, AML/KYC, and the secondary trading of regulated assets. His experience spans the full spectrum of financial technology and digital markets, helping both established institutions and emerging ventures navigate evolving regulatory frameworks with clarity and confidence.

In addition to his work in financial services and technology, Mr. Anderson advises professional athletes and sports organizations on sensitive regulatory and investigatory matters.

Before joining Gesmer, Braeden founded a law firm based in Washington, D.C. He previously served as Assistant General Counsel at Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), where he advised on high-stakes regulatory and enforcement matters. Earlier in his career, he practiced at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Sidley Austin LLP in both in New York and D.C., representing clients before key federal enforcement agencies.

Mr. Anderson is a prominent voice in securities and crypto regulation, contributing regular thought leadership via his weekly newsletter (reaching over 20,000 legal and financial professionals) and YouTube Channel (160,000+ subscribers). He frequently writes and speaks on enforcement trends, the future of fintech regulation, and the role of digital assets in capital markets. He also produces multimedia educational content tailored to regulators, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals on his legal blog Anderson Insights.

He was recently named the #1 most-read thought leader in the United States for fintech in Mondaq’s Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards, recognizing Braeden as the top U.S. firm for fintech regulatory writing.”