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FinCEN Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency Transactions

A new proposal would subject financial institutions and exchanges to onerous recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain digital…

5 min readJan 14, 2021

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FinCEN Looks to Rein In Cryptocurrency Transactions

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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…

4 min readDec 2, 2020

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A VCOIN for Your Thoughts: Ethereum-Based Token Wins SEC No-Action Relief | Global Fintech &…

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CFTC Adds Another Building Block to its Digital Asset Framework | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

The CFTC issues stringent guidelines for FCMs seeking to custody digital assets in connection with physically delivered futures contracts…

5 min readNov 19, 2020

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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…

5 min readNov 11, 2020

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FINRA Issues Proposal to Mandate Filing of All Retail Communications Regarding Certain Private…

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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 Behar

3 min readSep 25, 2020

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Banks Can Hold Stablecoin Reserves, OCC States in Crypto-Friendly Letter | Global Fintech &…

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A Path Forward for Open Banking | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

By Brett Carr, Charles Weinstein, and Deric Behar

8 min readAug 21, 2020

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A Path Forward for Open Banking | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

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OCC’s New Comptroller Announces Innovative Fintech Initiatives | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

A new Payments Charter could enable entities to engage in payments-related activities on a nationwide basis, rather than by state.

5 min readJul 30, 2020

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OCC’s New Comptroller Announces Innovative Fintech Initiatives | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

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From Safe Deposit Boxes to Cold Wallets, Bank Custody Evolves | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

By Alan W. Avery, Todd Beauchamp, Yvette D. Valdez, Pia Naib, Loyal T. Horsley, Charles Weinstein, and Deric Behar

4 min readJul 30, 2020

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What the CFTC Interpretation of “Actual Delivery” Means for Crypto | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

By Yvette D. Valdez, J. Ashley Weeks, and Deric Behar

6 min readJul 27, 2020

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What the CFTC Interpretation of “Actual Delivery” Means for Crypto | Global Fintech & Payments Blog

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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.

6 min readMar 20, 2020

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US Federal Banking Agencies Introduce Measures to Protect US Financial System Against…

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