For the first time, the U.S. has passed federal legislation dedicated to establishing a regulatory framework in the cryptocurrency space, as President Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S....more
8/11/2025
/ Banking Regulators ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
New Legislation ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Stablecoins
Recognizing the evolving landscape of digital finance, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), an association of state financial regulators, issued advisory guidance on the treatment of virtual currency held on a...more
On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. If enacted, the bill would establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins...more
6/25/2025
/ Banks ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury
Welcome to Wilson Sonsini’s Focus on Fintech newsletter. This quarterly newsletter provides ongoing analysis and commentary on regulatory developments impacting the fintech industry.
In this issue, our attorneys discuss...more
5/2/2025
/ Banking Sector ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Popular ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities Regulation