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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Crypto-Asset Safekeeping: What’s Involved If You’re a Bank (or if You Want to Be One)

On July 14, 2025, the federal banking agencies issued a joint statement to clarify regulatory expectations for banking organizations that provide or are considering providing safekeeping for crypto-assets (“Joint Statement”)....more

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Banking Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Risk-Management Considerations for Cryptoasset Safekeeping

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Banking organizations safekeeping digital assets for customers must do so in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations....more

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Fiat Ramps Unlocked: Practical Tips For Banks And Crypto Firms

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Ask any centralized cryptocurrency firm to name one of their biggest priorities or challenges—and then count the number of times they mention bank partnerships. For crypto firms, the loss of, or failure to acquire, a bank...more

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Federal Reserve Board Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Banking-As-A-Service Provider

On June 14, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released a cease and desist order against an Arkansas-based banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider for compliance and risk management failures. As part of the order, the bank is...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Deep Dive into Payments: Q&A on Bank Partnership Considerations

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But upon closer consideration, there is an interplay between a bank partner program and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) as implemented by Regulation E, particularly when it comes to timeframes for disputes, liable...more

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Custodia Bank Is, Once Again, Asking for a Federal Reserve Master Account

On December 12, 2022, Custodia Bank (“Custodia”) – a state-chartered, digital asset-focused bank based in Wyoming – was denied its motion for a default judgment in its battle with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (the...more

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SEC Proposes New Round of Money Market Fund Reforms

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In This Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose money market fund reforms; the SEC also proposed amendments to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and to modernize and improve share repurchase...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Agencies Request Information To Assist With BSA Laws And Regulations Compliance

On April 9, 2021, the federal banking regulatory agencies (the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC) together with FinCEN and the National Credit Union Administration issued a joint statement addressing how risk management...more

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SEC Raises Concerns About Misleading ESG Practices, Highlights Potential Violations

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In This Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert raising concerns about misleading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures by investment firms; the...more

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