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Anti-Money Laundering

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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 -

The (Bay) State of the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act

Alston & Bird on 1/22/2025

Massachusetts has joined the growing list of states that have at least partially adopted the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act. Our Financial Services Group examines the model act, how the Bay State has adopted it,...more

Treasury Plans Significant Actions to Curb Illicit Digital Asset Financing

BakerHostetler on 10/17/2022

As part of a coordinated effort with the U.S. Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Homeland Security, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Director of National Intelligence,...more

White House Focused on Combating Ransomware

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/16/2021

Ransomware attacks are frequent and escalating as we speak. Double extortion scams are hitting companies at a dizzying pace, and catching companies, large and small, off-guard. U.S. President Joseph Biden warned Russian...more

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The (Bay) State of the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act

Treasury Plans Significant Actions to Curb Illicit Digital Asset Financing

White House Focused on Combating Ransomware

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