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Crypto week in the U.S. House of Representatives: The GENIUS Act and the push for regulatory clarity

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Following the week of July 14, 2025 – labelled as “Crypto Week” by the U.S. House of Representatives – the United States has witnessed significant developments in its digital asset regulatory framework, including the signing...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

[Webinar] Targeted: How FinCEN's Fentanyl Fight Is Reshaping U.S.–Mexico Financial Compliance - August 7th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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Join Lowenstein Sandler and Santamarina + Steta for a timely webinar exploring the legal and compliance implications of recent U.S. Treasury actions under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. The session, featuring Lowenstein's Robert...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Banking Regulators Clarify Crypto Custody Expectations, Congress Advances Landmark Digital Asset Legislation and Senate Releases...

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In a pivotal week for digital asset policy, federal banking regulators issued long-awaited guidance outlining risk-management expectations for crypto-asset safekeeping activities. The OCC, Federal Reserve and FDIC released a...more

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GENIUS Act Ushers in New Era for US Stablecoin Regulation and Digital Asset Leadership

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On July 18, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a significant development in the regulation of digital assets and stablecoins in the United States....more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Crypto Legislation Breaks Through: GENIUS Act Signed, CLARITY Advances and Other Key Web3 Legal Highlights:...

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In a historic week for digital assets, the United States has officially enacted its first federal crypto legislation with the GENIUS Act signed into law on July 18, 2025. Passed after the longest House vote in history, this...more

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Congress Enacts Comprehensive Stablecoin Legislation: Key Provisions and Implications of the GENIUS Act

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On July 18, President Donald Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), creating the first federal framework for U.S. dollar stablecoins. ...more

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Senate Passes Landmark Legislation to Regulate Payment Stablecoins

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On July 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), an act designed to establish a framework for the regulation of “payment...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

Paul Hastings LLP

The GENIUS Act: A Comprehensive Guide to US Stablecoin Regulation

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Today marks a historic milestone in U.S. digital asset policy. The President signed the GENIUS Act into law following its bipartisan passage by 308-122 in the House on July 17 and 68-30 in the Senate on June 17. The GENIUS...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency

On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency in a 50–45 vote. Gould will serve a five-year term and returns to the OCC, where he previously served as Chief Counsel and Senior...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s new comptroller of the currency is Jonathan Gould

On July 15, the OCC announced that Jonathan V. Gould has taken office as the 32nd comptroller of the currency, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump on February 11 and confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July...more

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Federal Government Initiatives Combat Fraud and Promote Digitalization of Payments

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Continuing the war on fraud and the attendant financial losses for U.S. businesses, consumers and government alike, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and federal banking agencies have launched a wide-ranging initiative...more

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UPDATE #2: Effective date of FinCEN’s Section 2313a orders against three Mexican financial institutions delayed until September 4

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U.S. financial institutions that conduct funds transfers with the designated Mexican institutions have until 4 September to implement compliance procedures. Transfers of funds involving these designated Mexican institutions...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The CIP Rule Gets an Upgrade: What Banks and Fintechs Need to Know About the New Exemption

Key Points - On June 27, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) exempted supervised banks and credit...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Capital Ratio Podcast | Entering the US Banking Market

When crafting an entry into the U.S. markets, U.K. and European financial institutions need to carefully plan an appropriate strategy. Sebastian Barling, host of “The Capital Ratio” is joined by financial institutions...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FinCEN’s Groundbreaking 2313a Orders: What U.S. Banks Need to Know About the Crackdown on Mexican Cartel-Linked Financial...

In a historic move that signals a new era in the fight against illicit opioid trafficking and money laundering, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued its first-ever...more

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UPDATE: Effective date regarding FinCEN’s new Section 2313a Orders against three Mexican financial institutions

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U.S. based financial institutions that conduct funds transfers with the designated Mexican institutions have until 21 July to implement compliance procedures. Transfers of funds involving these designated Mexican...more

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GENIUS Act Passes US Senate in Significant Step Towards Regulatory Clarity for Stablecoins

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The U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act or GENIUS Act (S.1582) (the Act) in a 68-30 bipartisan vote on June 17, 2025. The GENIUS Act would provide a clear regulatory...more

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FinCEN invokes new Section 2313a authority against three Mexican financial institutions: The who, what, when, where, why, and...

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The orders represent the first use of new authorities by FinCEN. U.S. based financial institutions that conduct funds transfers with the designated Mexican institutions will be subject to significant compliance obligations,...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Federal Reserve Signals Shift Toward Pragmatic Banking Regulation

With a focus on pragmatic and risk-based oversight, new leadership at the Federal Reserve signals a shift in the regulatory landscape for U.S. banks. Earlier this month, the Senate confirmed Federal Reserve Governor Michelle...more

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Sanctions Relief For Syria: The United States And European Union Offer Broad Sanctions Relief To Syria

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Building on the Quick Take Alert K2 Integrity published on 15 May 2025, this alert outlines the recent developments regarding the easing of Syria sanctions. While the United States has not fully lifted its Syria sanctions, it...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Second Circuit sides with bank in FCRA case

On May 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a judgment issued by a district court judge in U.S. SDNY dismissing a plaintiff-appellant’s claims under the FCRA for allegedly failing to reasonably...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Rules in Motion May 2025 - Cadwalader Capital Corner

On an aggregate basis, banking industry net revenue improved in Q1 despite flattish NIM on near-record non-interest income and expense improvements....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Rules in Motion, May 2025 - U.S. Issues Broad Sanctions Relief for Syria

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Syria General License 25, which provides broad authorization for U.S. persons to engage in dealings prohibited under the Syrian Sanctions...more

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Banking Nominees Advance, SEC Tackles Tokenization and OCC Issues Custody Guidance

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Several significant regulatory and policy developments took place this week in Washington. The Senate banking committee advanced several key nominations, including Michelle Bowman to serve as vice chair for supervision at the...more

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