Latham & WatkinsFinCEN Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency TransactionsA new proposal would subject financial institutions and exchanges to onerous recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain digital…5 min read·Jan 14, 2021----
Latham & WatkinsA 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…4 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsCFTC 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…5 min read·Nov 19, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsFINRA 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…5 min read·Nov 11, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsBanks 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 Behar3 min read·Sep 25, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsA Path Forward for Open Banking | Global Fintech & Payments BlogBy Brett Carr, Charles Weinstein, and Deric Behar8 min read·Aug 21, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsOCC’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.5 min read·Jul 30, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsFrom 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 Behar4 min read·Jul 30, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsWhat the CFTC Interpretation of “Actual Delivery” Means for Crypto | Global Fintech & Payments BlogBy Yvette D. Valdez, J. Ashley Weeks, and Deric Behar6 min read·Jul 27, 2020----
Latham & WatkinsUS 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.6 min read·Mar 20, 2020----