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CryptoLink - June 2025

June marked a pivotal moment in U.S. digital asset oversight with major developments from the SEC, Congress, and the DOJ. First, on June 9, 2025, the SEC’s Crypto Task Force held its final scheduled roundtable called “DeFi...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Establishes First Federal Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins: The GENIUS Act Passes Congress and Awaits President Trump’s...

- What is new: The U.S. Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, addressing consumer protection, financial stability and AML compliance. - Why it...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025 # 3

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – June 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Operation and Structure of the GENIUS Act of 2025 on Payment Stablecoins

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025 (the “GENIUS Act” and the “Act”) establishes a regulatory infrastructure for defining, managing, custodying and issuing a specific kind of...more

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Digital Asset CLARITY Act Heads to House Floor

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On Tuesday, June 10, the House Committees on Agriculture and Financial Services both favorably reported to the House H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act (as amended). Both committees gave overwhelmingly...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: June Edition

While there was some—albeit limited—Enforcement activity in May (click here for last month’s enforcement actions), in this month’s Round-Up we want to highlight some updates that suggest the Enforcement front may continue to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB withdraws EFT interpretive rule

On May 15, the CFPB published a Federal Register notice withdrawing its proposed interpretive rule on EFTs titled “Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes...more

Jones Day

Regulating Digital Assets: New Market Structure Bill Builds on FIT21 Framework

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The House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture have unveiled a discussion draft for a new comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure bill, aiming to establish clear regulatory boundaries between the U.S....more

Hogan Lovells

Digital asset regulation in the UK: A quick guide for overseas entities

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Numerous jurisdictions across the globe are developing their own cryptoasset regulatory frameworks—the UK is no exception. Cryptoasset businesses overseas looking to enter the UK market, or to offer services to customers in...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – April 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Welcome to CryptoCounsel 2.0!

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Welcome to CryptoCounsel 2.0! Frank is back, and he's brought some new friends into the fold. Meet Lauren Lerman, a regulatory lawyer who advises telecommunications and emerging technology clients, including in the AI and...more

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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors Pushes Back on STABLE Act

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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), a nationwide organization of state banking and financial regulators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, has raised significant concerns...more

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – March 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Hood reportedly discusses cryptoassets, de-banking, and new attitudes

On March 18, the OCC’s acting comptroller, Rodney Hood, reportedly spoke at a retail banking conference on several pertinent banking issues. Hood emphasized the OCC will not tolerate debanking of lawful businesses, including...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Regulation in Flux, March 2025 - UK Government Proposes Action Plan on a “New Approach To Ensure Regulators and Regulation Support...

The UK’s Treasury ("HMT") has set out an Action Plan to ensure that regulation promotes growth and investment. Noting that while regulation has many benefits, the UK’s current stance is hindering its international...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 60: Balancing Innovation and Regulation in the Blockchain Ecosystem

RegFi Co-Hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Orrick partner Behnam Dayanim to explore the applications of blockchain in financial services, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and decentralized finance. The...more

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Why Set Up a Tokenised Investment Fund with an Approved Manager in the BVI?

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Setting up a tokenized investment fund with an approved manager in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers many strategic advantages by combining the innovative benefits of blockchain technology with cost-effectiveness and...more

Hogan Lovells

Regulating for Change: What do recent UK policy announcements mean for digital assets and blockchain?

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Given the swathe of announcements from the UK regarding reforms to become more competitive, promote growth and drive down the cost of business, the Hogan Lovells Digital Assets and Blockchain Practice has looked at how we can...more

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IOSCO publishes 2025 Work Program

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its 2025 Work Program, setting out its ongoing and planned initiatives for 2025. These include: (i) prioritising issues related to non-bank...more

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Updates on Proposed Stablecoin Legislation: the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act

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As Congress moves to enact comprehensive stablecoin legislation under the Trump administration, both the Senate and the House of Representatives have updated their respective payment stablecoin bills. Our recent Commentary...more

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EC adopts Delegated Regulations on RTS under MiCAR

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The European Commission has adopted a number of Commission Delegated Regulations supplementing the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR): - Commission Delegated Regulation (C(2025)1206) adopted in accordance with...more

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SEC Announces Crypto Roundtables

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its newly-formed Crypto Task Force will host a series of public roundtable discussions on key areas of interest relating to the regulation of...more

Hogan Lovells

EU Payments: What's in the regulatory pipeline for 2025?

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As the evolution of payments continues at a rapid pace it is important that industry participants are up to date on the regulatory developments supporting and guiding these developments. This publication outlines the key...more

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