FinCEN Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency TransactionsA new proposal would subject financial institutions and exchanges to onerous recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain digital…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
A VCOIN for Your Thoughts: Ethereum-Based Token Wins SEC No-Action Relief | Global Fintech &…The no-action letter is the first to expressly permit token transfer off-platform to non-users and conversion to fiat currency by token…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
CFTC Adds Another Building Block to its Digital Asset Framework | Global Fintech & Payments BlogThe CFTC issues stringent guidelines for FCMs seeking to custody digital assets in connection with physically delivered futures contracts…Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
FINRA Issues Proposal to Mandate Filing of All Retail Communications Regarding Certain Private…In setting forth its rationale, FINRA observed that private placement retail communications reviewed by AdReg have “revealed significant…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
Banks Can Hold Stablecoin Reserves, OCC States in Crypto-Friendly Letter | Global Fintech &…By Alan W. Avery, Todd Beauchamp, Stephen P. Wink, Pia Naib, Loyal T. Horsley, Charles Weinstein, and Deric BeharSep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020
A Path Forward for Open Banking | Global Fintech & Payments BlogBy Brett Carr, Charles Weinstein, and Deric BeharAug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
OCC’s New Comptroller Announces Innovative Fintech Initiatives | Global Fintech & Payments BlogA new Payments Charter could enable entities to engage in payments-related activities on a nationwide basis, rather than by state.Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
From Safe Deposit Boxes to Cold Wallets, Bank Custody Evolves | Global Fintech & Payments BlogBy Alan W. Avery, Todd Beauchamp, Yvette D. Valdez, Pia Naib, Loyal T. Horsley, Charles Weinstein, and Deric BeharJul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
What the CFTC Interpretation of “Actual Delivery” Means for Crypto | Global Fintech & Payments BlogBy Yvette D. Valdez, J. Ashley Weeks, and Deric BeharJul 27, 2020Jul 27, 2020
US Federal Banking Agencies Introduce Measures to Protect US Financial System Against…The three US federal banking agencies have taken steps to enable the financial system to continue functioning during the pandemic.Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
