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Carey Olsen

Ten things every VASP should know about the BVI Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022

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The Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 (the “VASP Act”) came into force on 1 February 2023. The VASP Act regulates virtual asset service providers (“VASPs”) and requires that VASPs be registered with the BVI Financial...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Market Abuse Rules for Cryptoassets — The New UK Regime

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This briefing covers the FCA’s proposed rules for market abuse in cryptoassets (MARC) in (DP24/4) and follows our earlier coverage on the proposals for the FCA’s admissions and disclosures (A&D) regime proposed in that...more

Walkers

The EU's crypto regulation MiCA is now fully applicable

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On 30 December 2024 the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") became applicable to crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") as well as offerors and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets in the EU....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Binance Enforcement Action

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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, has recently been hit with a staggering $4.3 billion fine for intentionally violating anti-money laundering laws and other financial regulations. This landmark...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

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With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

Shipkevich PLLC

Louisiana Adopts Virtual Currency License

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Louisiana has become the first state to follow New York's lead in issuing a crypto-specific license, accepting Louisiana Virtual Currency Business Activity (VCBA) license applications as of January 1, 2023. All entities...more

Jones Day

Breakthrough in Italian Cryptocurrency Regulation: Statutory Registration for Providers and Exchangers

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The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance ("MEF") issued a new decree ("Decree") requiring that virtual asset/currency service providers promptly enroll in a soon-to-be established special section of the register held by...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Hong Kong Confirms New Regulatory Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges

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The Hong Kong government has issued its widely anticipated consultation conclusions on a new framework to regulate virtual asset exchanges. On 21 May 2021, the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)...more

Orrick - On the Chain

Power of the Peirce: SEC Commissioner Spends Some of Her Influence on Trying to Help Crypto Network Developers

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce continues to be one of the most vocal persons in leadership positions at federal regulators who are promoting innovation in digital currency and the blockchain....more

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