A few months ago, in our client alert titled “Mr. Bitcoin Goes to Washington,” we discussed the cryptocurrency industry’s significant political resurgence in the wake of the 2024 election. We not only forecasted a more...more
A rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats when it comes to increasing compliance in the world of crypto asset investments. In fact, the existence of a bull market or a seemingly friendly regulatory environment can...more
As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded...more
2/13/2025
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Digital Wallets ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
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State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
In a sequel to FinCEN’s proposal earlier this year to extend anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act regulations to investment advisers (AML/BSA Proposal), on May 13, 2024, FinCEN and the SEC jointly issued a new Notice of...more
5/20/2024
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Bank Secrecy Act ,
Banking Sector ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Customer Identification Program (CIP) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
FinCEN ,
Investment Adviser ,
NPRM ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
As consumer-facing financial institutions of all types—from well-established banks to newly-launched fintechs—set their 2024 regulatory compliance goals, they may wonder if their New Year’s resolutions align with those that...more
1/12/2024
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Beneficial Owner ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Due Diligence ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FDIC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinCEN ,
Governance Standards ,
NYDFS ,
OCC ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
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Remediation ,
Self-Reporting ,
Third-Party ,
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