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White House Issues Digital Asset Report, SEC Chair Declares Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities and CFTC Advances Spot Market...

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Last week, the White House released a landmark report on digital financial technology, signaling a coordinated federal push to modernize crypto regulation. The report, issued by the President’s Working Group on Digital...more

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Dual registrant regulatory roundup - August 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

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What Does the White House Digital Asset Roadmap Mean for Crypto and Blockchain Innovation?

The President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets on July 30 released Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology. This report, issued under January's Executive Order 14178, outlines a sweeping set...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – August 2025

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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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Senate Banking Committee Releases Draft Digital Asset Market Structure Bill and Request for Information

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Since the House passed the CLARITY Act on July 17, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which has oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has been busy working on its own version of the U.S. crypto regulatory...more

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White House Releases Report on Digital Asset Market Structure Framework for the U.S.

Yesterday, the White House released a major Report on how digital assets will be regulated in the United States along with a substantial series of recommendations for their near-term future development "to support the...more

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FinCEN to Postpone Effective Date and Reopen Anti-Money Laundering Rule for Investment Advisers

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On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its intent to postpone the effective date of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism...more

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FinCEN Postpones New AML Rule for Investment Advisers

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On July 21, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to postpone the effective date of the final rule concerning the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering...more

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FinCEN to Postpone Investment Adviser Anti-Money Laundering Rule

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On July 21, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its intention to (1) postpone until January 1, 2028, the effective date of the final anti-money laundering rule...more

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Bank Secrecy Act Postponed for Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers

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On July 21, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its intent to postpone compliance with new regulatory requirements imposing certain anti-money laundering...more

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Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for May 2025

On May 14, 2025, Deputy Enforcement Director Antonia Apps told those gathered at an anti‑money laundering conference in Washington, D.C. to expect a more measured approach from SEC Enforcement. That may include, she...more

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The BSA’s Expansion & How Investment Advisers Can Leverage Existing AML Compliance Programs in the Cayman Islands To Comply With...

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On Aug. 28, 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (the Final Rule) extending the scope of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its amendments by requiring certain...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2025 #3

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French Bank Launches USD Stablecoin, US Fintech Expands Stablecoin Reach - The crypto assets division of a major French multinational bank and financial services company (Bank) recently announced the launch of its U.S....more

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IMpact: Investment Management News - Q2 2025

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Welcome to IMpact: Investment Management News. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers share their insights on key developments that are impacting the investment management industry. Pursuant to rules issued in 2024 and...more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - May 29, 2025

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On May 27, Circle Internet Group Inc., the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced its plan to go public via an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). According to Circle’s Form S-1, Circle will...more

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Recent SEC AML Enforcement Against Securities Firms Engaged in Cannabis Sector

The evolving regulatory landscape for marijuana-related businesses poses unique compliance challenges for firms in the securities industry. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) continues to enforce its 2014...more

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Recent SEC AML Enforcement Actions and Likely Continued AML Emphasis Under New Administration

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Registered investment advisers have until January 1, 2026, to comply with the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). However, the SEC has recently charged two investment advisers with...more

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Navigating the Future of Payment Stablecoins: Legislative Updates and Market Implications — The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In this special crossover edition of the Payments Pros and Crypto Exchange podcast, Carlin McCrory is joined by colleagues Alex Barrage and Ethan Ostroff to discuss recent legislative updates surrounding payment stablecoins....more

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SEC Shouldn't Complicate Broker-Dealers' AML Compliance

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent anti-money laundering enforcement actions reflect a number of trends and developments, but one positive and one negative trend stand out. Originally published in Law360...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

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The Bybit Hack of 2025 — Potential Implications

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On February 21, 2025, Dubai-based Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a massive security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH). The incident, which is...more

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Predictions for 2025: What Private Fund Advisers Can Expect from SEC Examinations

There has been a lot of conjecture that the SEC may become friendlier to registrants because of the new administration. Given the SEC’s mandate to protect the investing public, however, we do not expect SEC examiners to...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - March 2025 #2

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Executive Order Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Digital Asset Stockpile - On March 6, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset...more

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Recent Developments Raise Significant Questions about the Future of Regulation and Enforcement of Cryptocurrency

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Recent developments in the world of crypto have come at a rapid pace to open 2025 not only signaling but, in some instances, explicitly declaring the Trump Administration’s intent to significantly relax or eliminate...more

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New Industry-Friendly Crypto Regulations May Be on the Way

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Congress and federal agencies have continued to back more industry-friendly crypto regulations and appear to be looking for paths forward for new legislation. Under new leadership, the agencies have indicated a willingness to...more

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