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The GENIUS Act Ushers in a New Era for Stablecoin Regulation

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On July 17, 2025, Congress passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S Stablecoins Act (“GENIUS Act” or “Act”) – a landmark piece of legislation that received bipartisan support and was signed into law by...more

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The SEC Speaks - Key Enforcement Priorities for 2024

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On April 2 and 3, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) presented its annual SEC Speaks program in conjunction with PLI, where senior members of the Commission provided updates on the current...more

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[Event] 8th Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - April 9th - 10th, New York, NY

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ACI’s 8th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Fintech & Emerging Payment Systems will provide in-depth guidance on the latest regulatory developments at the Federal and State Level that you need to be aware of....more

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Five Things You Need to Know About Launching Fintech Products in the US

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With more fintech’s looking to expand their businesses internationally, it can be daunting to navigate varying regulations across borders. This article focuses on regulations in the United States. For those also focused on...more

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FTX Bankruptcy - What Could Be Next for the Industry?

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One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges - FTX Trading Ltd. - and many of its affiliates filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. While the full impact of the FTX bankruptcy is not yet clear, various responses from...more

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Basel Committee Proposes Risk-Based Regulatory Capital Treatment for Many Cryptoassets

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee), a committee of global central bankers and regulators, issued a Consultative Document on June 10 on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures for...more

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Regulatory Considerations for New Iterations in the Crypto and Digital Asset Space

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Recent news coverage has highlighted two potentially watershed moments in the FinTech revolution: the rise of Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”) that challenges both traditional FinTechs and legacy financial institutions alike,...more

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DOJ Releases Framework for Cryptocurrency Enforcement

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On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released the publication “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” (“Framework”) which described emerging threats and enforcement challenges associated with...more

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The US Department of Justice issues Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework forecasting increased scrutiny of activities involving...

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On October 8, 2020, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Cyber-Digital Task Force issued an 83-page comprehensive “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” (Framework), signaling the DOJ’s increased focus on prosecuting...more

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“The Opinions Offered Today Are Mine Alone And Do Not Represent The Commission” — A Summary Of Recent Remarks From SEC And CFTC...

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Anyone who has sat through a talk by financial regulators is undoubtedly familiar with the refrain from the individuals that they do not speak for the Commission and that the opinions offered are their own. Even with that...more

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Some Legal Issues Surrounding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Part 1: A Fundamental Disconnect – DLT vs Territorial Jurisdiction.

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This is Part 1 of a seven-part series of posts looking at some broad legal issues affecting crypto-currencies. DLT vs Territorial Law. Fiat currencies have declared value stemming from governmental regulation. ...more

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