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The continuing journey towards buy now, pay later regulation

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One could be forgiven, amidst the noise and glamour of the Leeds Reforms and the Mansion House speech, for having missed the snappily titled Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment)...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

No AI Law? No Problem. How Massachusetts Attacked AI Underwriting Under Existing State Statutes

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On July 10, 2025, the Massachusetts Attorney General (AGO) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) with a private student loan lender (the Company), resolving allegations that the Company's underwriting practices...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The GENIUS Act: A New Federal Regulatory Framework for Payment Stablecoins

On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act” or the “Act”). The Act covers payment stablecoins[1]—a relatively new form...more

A&O Shearman

Bank of England's FPC publishes July financial stability report

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The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has published its July financial stability report alongside the record of its 27 June meeting. After assessing the risks to the UK financial system, the FPC reports that...more

K&L Gates LLP

That’s Genius! House of Representatives Passes GENIUS Act of 2025

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On 17 July 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025, or the GENIUS Act of 2025. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for payment...more

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ESMA publishes new guidelines under MiCAR to prevent and detect market abuse

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published official translations of its guidelines on supervisory practices to prevent and detect market abuse under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The...more

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A guide to virtual IBANs and their regulation

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KEY POINTS - - Virtual International Bank Account Numbers (vIBANs or virtual IBANs) are identifiers formally linked to a master bank account and informally associated with other accounts or relationships. They are...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Trends in Crypto Policy and Compliance

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In this Q&A, senior counsel Melissa Hall explores the evolving regulatory landscape of cryptocurrency and its intersection with traditional finance. The discussion offers valuable insight into how the industry has shifted...more

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Congress Passes The GENIUS Act: Key Impacts for the Payments Industry and Financial Institutions

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In a major step toward establishing regulatory clarity for digital assets, the House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Thursday, July 17, alongside...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Connecticut Updates Money Transmission Law to Cover Digital Wallets and Virtual Currency

On June 30, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 25-66, enacting broad revisions to Connecticut’s money transmission statutes. The new law, effective October 1, 2025, updates definitions, expands...more

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GENIUS Act Passes in US Congress: A Breakdown of the Landmark Stablecoin Law

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The US House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or the “GENIUS Act,” on July 17, 2025, sending the landmark legislation to President Donald Trump for his...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - July 17, 2025

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On July 16, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce gave a speech at London’s Guildhall with other financial regulators and industry leaders. In her speech, Commissioner Peirce highlighted the historic ties between the U.S. and the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFTC Commissioner discusses AI uses in financial services

On July 14, the Commissioner of the CFTC, Kristin Johnson, spoke at an international regulators roundtable to discuss AI in the financial services sector and emerging cyber risks. The Commissioner’s speech highlighted AI’s...more

Hogan Lovells

Payments and e-money: UK FCA emphasises importance of proportionate risk frameworks to firms’ sustainable growth

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The FCA has recently published the results of its multi-firm review of payments and e-money firms' risk management frameworks and wind-down plans. It once again highlights the need to develop frameworks and plans in-line with...more

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ESMA announces first CTP for bonds in the EU

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the selection of Ediphy (fairCT), a fintech company, as the first consolidated tape provider for bonds in the EU. The decision marks a significant step...more

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Innovation in Compliance: Allison Lagosh on Proactive Compliance Planning for Regulatory Changes

Innovation is present in many areas, and compliance professionals must not only be prepared for it but also actively embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and...more

DLA Piper

Digital Transformation: eSignature and ePayment News and Trends - May/June 2025

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Today’s ever-shifting business environment means that consumers, businesses, employers, and employees all expect to transact digitally. To remain efficient and competitive, companies must digitally transform their businesses....more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - July 2025

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According to a recent press release, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank, First National Digital Currency...more

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Connecticut amends its money transmission licensing laws

On June 30, the governor of Connecticut signed into law HB 7042 to amend various provisions to its money transmission statutes, state payments and investments in virtual currency, and minors’ money sharing application...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - July 2025

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DFPI Finalizes $300,000 Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Asset Law Violations

On June 25, the California DFPI announced that it had finalized a consent order with a cryptocurrency kiosk operator, alleging violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) and the California Consumer Financial...more

Goodwin

DLT Pilot Regime: ESMA Report Highlights Legal Hurdles and Regulatory Next Steps

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On 25 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first comprehensive review of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime, a regulatory sandbox designed to test blockchain-based...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Know Now or Pay Later: Navigating New York's Buy-Now-Pay-Later Act

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Once hailed as the sleek, interest-free alternative to credit cards, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) loans have become a defining feature of modern consumer finance. Consumers like them because with just a few clicks, they can...more

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Connecticut Enacts Law Regulating Earned Wage Access Services

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Connecticut has enacted a law (the amendment) amending the state’s existing small loan act (the act). In this alert, we focus on the amendment’s application of the act to “earned but unpaid wage or salary income advances”...more

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Association of State Financial Regulators Issues Guidance on Virtual Currency for Licensed Money Transmitters

Recognizing the evolving landscape of digital finance, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), an association of state financial regulators, issued advisory guidance on the treatment of virtual currency held on a...more

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