Gary Weinstein is the Founder & Principal of Infinity Advisory LLC, providing bespoke strategic advisory services across industries, including blockchain, AI, and privacy-related sectors. As a distinguished attorney with a career spanning influential government and private sector roles, he is a recognized leader at the intersection of blockchain innovation and financial privacy. Gary’s strategic pivot to blockchain led him to serve as Head of Global Regulatory Relations at Electric Coin Co., the creator of Zcash, where he advocated for privacy through advanced cryptography. As co-founder and co-host of the PGP for Crypto video podcast, he has become a leading voice in global blockchain regulatory discussions. He regularly shares his insights as a contributing author for Forbes Digital Assets. As a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York, Gary prosecuted complex antitrust cases, including international price-fixing conspiracies. He also defended the State in Federal trial and appellate courts, further solidifying his expertise in high-stakes litigation. As SVP, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer for a leading consumer financial services company, Gary managed litigation, regulatory compliance, and privacy matters. He defended the company during investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and State Attorneys General. Gary was later promoted to Acting General Counsel, advising the CEO and Board during a pivotal period. Gary served on the Board of a nationwide trade association advancing financial products for the unbanked, which sparked his exploration of crypto and blockchain in 2018, driving him to advocate for financial inclusion through digital assets. Gary has influenced national policy through testimony before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. During a Senate probe into financial products for the unbanked, his testimony directly shaped regulatory approaches. Gary has also shaped legal frameworks in the cannabis industry, advocating for federal marijuana legalization in a landmark case before the Supreme Court of the United States.