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Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender status, Virtual Currency is still traded and exchanged in some environments, typically online environments or communities. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of Virtual Currency. less -

Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/27/2025

On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important...more

New York's Relaxed BitLicense Could Still Take Lessons From Wyoming's Permissive Approach

Carlton Fields on 7/28/2020

New York’s slogan “if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere” seems like it was written specifically for cryptocurrency companies. Since 2015, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) established a...more

Germany to Implement EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive with Cryptocurrency Licensing Requirements

Jones Day on 7/1/2019

The Situation: The G20, a forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union, had made the decision to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities tied to the use of...more

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Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

New York's Relaxed BitLicense Could Still Take Lessons From Wyoming's Permissive Approach

Germany to Implement EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive with Cryptocurrency Licensing Requirements

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