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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Wyoming debuts first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S.

On August 19, Wyoming launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), under the supervision of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission (WSTC), making it the first state in the U.S. to issue a government-backed stablecoin. The...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Open Banking, Financial Data Rights, and What it Means for Crypto

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In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Frank is joined by his Wiley colleague Duane Pozza for a deep dive into open banking with guest Steve Boms, Founder and President of Allon Advocacy and Executive Director of the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed officials emphasize need for progress on financial inclusion

Recently, two members of the Fed, the Vice Chair for Supervision, Michelle Bowman, and Governor Michael Barr, both spoke on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in advancing financial inclusion across the U.S. Both...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Stablecoin Regulation Takes Effect Under Newly Enacted GENIUS Act

On July 18, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS ACT) was signed into law, creating the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The law prohibits the issuance...more

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology

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On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order laying out his new administration’s vision on digital assets (the Order). The Order reflects Trump’s oft-repeated commitment to make the United States the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Seven Things to Know About California’s New Crypto Licensing Bill

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As the world’s fifth-largest economy, the state of California plays a critical role in technological innovation globally, including in the areas of blockchain and financial technology. However, until now, the California...more

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Fintech 2020: A Global Survey on the State of Financial Technology

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Letter from Our Co-Chairs - As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates at breakneck speeds, fintech presents significant opportunities and challenges for both investors and innovators around the world. ...more

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SEC’s FinHub Hosts Public Forum

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (“FinHub”) hosted an important public forum on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. ...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

SEC Launches FinHub

On October 18, the SEC announced the launch of a new Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (the “FinHub”). The FinHub provides an online portal for market participants to engage with the SEC on a range of...more

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Should the SEC Allow FinTech Firms to Play in a Sandbox?

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The growth of financial services technology (FinTech) presents tremendous opportunities for the industry. However, the growth of FinTech also poses substantial challenges to regulators including the U.S. Securities and...more

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