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The crypto question: Digital currency dealmaking set to boom in 2025

White & Case LLP on 5/12/2025

Dealmaking within the US and Europe is climbing as crypto assets increasingly enter the mainstream - Dealmaking in the digital currency space is flourishing, buoyed by strong industry growth, political backing and supportive...more

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/20/2025

As the market for stablecoins continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, financial institutions in the UK and EU are increasingly exploring whether and how to engage with them, whether for treasury, payments, settlement...more

Weekly Blockchain Blog - January 2025 #2

BakerHostetler on 1/21/2025

U.S. Web3 Companies Launch Products and Tech Integrations - A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently launched a “Bitcoin-based loans” product that allows customers to post BTC as collateral for USDC loans. ...more

Developments in Global Sanctions Compliance with a Focus on Russia, Belarus and China

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 9/23/2024

Sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russia, China, and other parts of the world are fast-evolving. Such geopolitical shifts are creating new risks and placing further...more

The London Space Law Symposium

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/28/2024

On 9 May 2024, Skadden held the inaugural London Space Law Symposium, where six panels of Skadden representatives and industry experts discussed legal aspects of the new space economy. The event was held in the Naim Dangoor...more

U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia and Belarus, including on Certain Software and Related Services

Fenwick & West LLP on 6/13/2024

Citing Russia’s “transition to a full war economy,” the United States imposed sweeping new sanctions and export controls on Russia and Belarus today, including companies and individuals that continue to supply Russia’s...more

U.S. Congress Mandates Wide Range Of Sanctions In Ukraine, Israel, And Taiwan Aid Bill

K2 Integrity on 5/14/2024

On 24 April 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 815, “Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2024, and for Other Purposes” (the Act). The long-awaited piece of legislation...more

FinCEN’s Proposed Rule to Regulate Investment Advisers: The Questions Industry Should Be Following

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 3/15/2024

FinCEN is focused on customer due diligence, and both the 2024 Investment Adviser Risk Assessment and proposed rule indicate that investment advisers will be expected to assess customer identity, business model, and sources...more

[Webinar] FinTech University: Diversity in FinTech - September 5th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 8/9/2023

Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on Diversity in FinTech. This webinar will examine diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the FinTech industry. Experienced Nelson Mullins attorneys Erin...more

[Webinar] FinTech Forum: Emerging Trends in the Legal and Regulatory Landscape - May 18th, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET

Seward & Kissel LLP on 5/16/2023

Seward & Kissel and The Berkeley Center for Law and Business invite you to the inaugural FinTech Forum, which will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023. The event will highlight emerging trends in the legal and regulatory...more

[Event] European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - June 1st - 2nd, Berlin, Germany

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 5/1/2023

Hosted by C5 Group, the European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is recognized as Europe's Premier, longstanding gathering for financial institutions and global exporters. The industry across Europe is confronting an...more

Fintech in Canada Q1 2023: A Pivotal Moment

Bennett Jones LLP on 4/17/2023

Welcome to Bennett Jones' quarterly Fintech in Canada update, where our fintech lawyers address timely issues shaping the industry. We look at what industry participants need to know in the areas of financial regulation,...more

What’s Next for Blockchain Tech and Crypto in 2023?

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/31/2023

Following the recent closures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank and Credit Suisse’s takeover by Swiss-based rival UBS, ramifications for blockchain tech and crypto-based assets and deals are...more

US, EU And UK Increase Pressure on Russia with Further Sanctions

A&O Shearman on 8/11/2022

Since late February 2022, the United States (U.S.), the European Union (EU) and its member states, the United Kingdom (U.K.), and many others—including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Canada—have imposed sweeping...more

Sanctions Against Russia: The Week in Review - April 2022 - 2

K2 Integrity on 4/27/2022

The Week in Review delivers the impact and analysis for the public, private, and non-profit sectors from our regular reporting of the evolving global sanctions campaign against Russia. This week, we reviewed the recent...more

[Webinar] Fintech University: What is Fintech? - September 22nd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 9/20/2021

Launching the Nelson Mullins FinTech University series, join Richard Levin, Brad Rustin, Craig Nazzaro, and Kevin Tran for a program focusing on FinTech and how it is reshaping the world. This first one-hour CLE will...more

Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 2, Issue 10

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/27/2021

PA Health Dept Sued; Investigation Looms, After Contact Tracing Breach "The PA health dept. is being sued, after employees of its vendor Insight Global set up an unsecured channel to share COVID-19 contact tracing data,...more

Fintech: Proposed Banking Cyber-Incident Notification Rules Could Apply to You, Too

Jones Day on 1/19/2021

The Situation: As we advised in our recent Commentary, federal banking regulators have proposed rules requiring a banking organization to provide its primary federal regulator with prompt notification of any...more

BakerHostetler Blockchain University: Bitcoin – Understanding the Phenomenon

BakerHostetler on 10/19/2020

The Bitcoin Network is the world’s first implementation of blockchain technology, and bitcoin is one of the world’s most widely used cryptocurrencies. In many respects, the blockchain market started with bitcoin, and so the...more

Artificial Intelligence and the Fair Housing Act: Algorithms Under Attack?

King & Spalding on 6/20/2019

The Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), enacted more than fifty years ago, prohibits discriminatory practices in housing. The FHA makes it illegal to “make unavailable or deny . . . a dwelling to any person” or “discriminate against...more

Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - January 2019: The relentless march of fintech

White & Case LLP on 1/22/2019

2018 has been a transformational year for fintech M&A. Deal values and volumes have reached new heights as established financial institutions pin hopes on well-placed bets to deliver competitive edge and market share. VC and...more

Privacy and Cybersecurity Developments in Latin America

Jones Day on 6/25/2018

The Situation: Latin American governments, business leaders, and legal advisors continue to address privacy and cybersecurity concerns. The Result: The development and implementation of privacy-focused regulations is a...more

Fintech Deal Landscape to Remain Active in 2018

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/1/2018

A wide range of players participated in hundreds of financial technology (fintech) transactions in 2017, and the high level of global M&A and investment activity in fintech is expected to continue this year. Deals included...more

Europe: Blockchain – How "Smart" are Smart Contracts?

Hogan Lovells on 10/24/2017

In this series of blog posts, we take a look at the current state of play regarding blockchain technology as well as the legal setting with a European and German focus....more

Blockchain – The Future of Real Estate?

Goulston & Storrs PC on 12/8/2016

Bitcoin and blockchain technology have been gaining publicity in recent years, and although they are primarily known for their use as a digital payment system, there are also promising uses in many areas where trust, cost and...more

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