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Pennsylvania to Require Licenses for Virtual Currency Transmitters

On June 27, Pennsylvania enacted Senate Bill 202, which significantly expands the Commonwealth’s Money Transmitter Act (MTA) to include virtual currency transmission. Under the amended law, transmitting virtual currency is...more

Ankura

Exam Time: Understanding Exam Ratings

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It is inevitable that your Money Service Business (MSB) will eventually receive a much-anticipated (or in some instances, much-dreaded) Exam Engagement letter from one or more states. MSBs licensed in 40 or more states meet...more

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Colorado enacts its Money Transmission Modernization Act

On April 16, the Colorado General Assembly enacted HB 25-1201, which repeals the state’s current Money Transmitters Act and replaces it with the Money Transmission Modernization Act (the “Act”), which is based on the model...more

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Client Alert: The Future of Payments: Key Trends and Regulatory Challenges

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As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded...more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - January 30, 2025

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Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters...more

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State-Level Developments: The Regulatory Landscape for Digital Assets

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As we begin the 119th Congress, the nation is also preparing for the new administration to take office in just a few weeks. While federal action on digital assets remains a key focus, this week’s Crypto Policy Tracker shifts...more

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Mapping Future Enforcement in US Gaming Law Based on Recent UK Enforcement

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Regulated gaming is booming in the United States. This is particularly true of newer forms of gambling, such as skill games, fantasy sports, and social casino games played on the internet and mobile applications. In fact,...more

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CannaBanking in Alabama: Will Financial Institutions See Green?

Medical cannabis is on the way in Alabama. What does that mean for Alabama banks? The implications of this development are enormous for the financial services industry in Alabama, as each institution will soon have to...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Cannabis Investments and Exit Strategies: A Case Study

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It is relatively easy for investors to make investments in cannabis companies. Given the risks, however, they would be well-advised to have an exit plan in the event their investment does not live up to their expectations....more

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Blockchain Week in Review - May 2020 #2

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U.S. Developments - Litigation - Ripple Faces New Litigation Related to XRP Token Sale - On May 1, 2020, Puerto Rico-based company Bitcoin Manipulation Abatement LLC (BMA) filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, Inc., XRP II,...more

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Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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Developments in the Marijuana Industry and the Implications for Financial Institutions

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The myriad—and conflicting—state, federal and international laws governing the burgeoning marijuana industry have created a complicated legal landscape for financial institutions. In the United States, most states have...more

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Banking and Marijuana, Redux: Utah Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Declares Opposite Position to New York’s...

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As we just blogged, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) has published guidance to “clarify the regulatory landscape and encourage” New York, state-chartered banks and credit unions to “offer banking...more

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The Medical Marijuana Industry and AML: Opportunities and Risks

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New York State Encourages Banking for State-Licensed Medical Marijuana Businesses – Whereas a Maine Company Runs Into Trouble, Despite State Law Legalizing Medical Marijuana....more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update May 2018 #3

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2018 AG Elections- Idaho and Nebraska Primaries Confirm Nominations of Uncontested Candidates- Idaho and Nebraska both held primaries on May 15, 2018, for numerous federal and statewide offices, including state Attorney...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

State-Level Legislation Anticipates Wide-Spread Business Use of Blockchain

On a daily basis, companies are announcing new developments on the adoption of blockchain in core business operations. However, many of these use cases present unique legal issues. In order to provide some clarity on some of...more

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New Anti-Money Laundering Recommendations For British Columbia Casinos

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On December 5, 2017, following an internal government review of the casino sector after allegations of transnational money laundering and illicit cash transactions in gaming facilities in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia...more

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