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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Previewing Consumer Financial Enforcement in California During the Second Trump Administration

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During the first Trump Administration, in response to federal financial agencies adopting a deregulatory approach, several states became more active in the enforcement of consumer financial statutes and regulations to fill...more

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The Desk: April Edition

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March is over and all of our brackets are busted. We hope you have been enjoying, Moore & Van Allen’s very own, Jay Bilas’ coverage on ESPN. In this month’s newsletter we will walk you through the CFTC’s continued updates on...more

Paul Hastings LLP

State Stablecoin Legislation

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Stablecoins, which are digital assets pegged to fiat currency or other assets, play a crucial role in crypto markets, offering price stability and facilitating transactions. Despite their growing significance, there is no...more

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Looking For A Crypto Scam?  You Might Find It Here

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The California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation has created an online "Crypto Scam Tracker" that allows the public to  by search company name, scam type, or keywords.  Scams reported on the Tracker are  based...more

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California Court Upholds Daily Transaction Limits On Bitcoin ATMs

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A year ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills,  Assembly Bill 39 and Senate Bill 401, that created the California Digital Financial Assets Law.  SB 401 added Section 3902 to the Financial Code to prohibit an operator of...more

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Someone's Knockin' At The Door, But It May Not Be The DFPI

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Last week, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation issued a warning about yet another fraudster's attempt to separate investors from their money...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DFPI cracks down on crypto platforms’ AI claims

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On April 19, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced enforcement actions against five separate entities and an individual for allegedly offering and selling unqualified securities and...more

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Assembly Member Takes Another Run At Digital Financial Asset Law

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In June of last year,  noted the introduction of a bill that would subject digital financial asset businesses to licensing in California. In September, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill stating that it would be "premature...more

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DFPI Issues Numerous Detailed Warnings Of Possible Cryptocurrency Broker Frauds

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Shortly after Christmas, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation began issuing consumer alerts with respect to possible cryptocurrency broker frauds.  These alerts generally involved alleged "Advance...more

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California’s Consumer Finance Regulator and Fintech: A Look at the DFPI’s First Year

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The regulation and enforcement of financial technology (Fintech) remains in sharp focus for California’s consumer finance regulator, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), as it moves into its second...more

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