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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 -

Don't Be Fooled – April 1st Application Deadline for New Louisiana Virtual Currency License

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads on 3/7/2023

April 1, 2023 marks the deadline to submit an application for the Louisiana Virtual Currency Business Activity License or Virtual Currency Limited Activity Registration in order to receive timely approval from the Louisiana...more

Louisiana Enacts Virtual Currency Company Law

Alston & Bird on 7/8/2020

A&B ABstract: On June 13, Louisiana enacted a comprehensive new law imposing a licensing obligation on entities that engage in virtual currency business activity....more

Current Developments in Bank Deposits and Payment Systems (Spring 2019)

Hudson Cook, LLP on 6/10/2019

This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems. The U.S. department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued new guidance concerning the customer...more

New York Approves Nationwide Licensing Tool for Virtual Currency Business Activity Companies

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law on 1/14/2019

New York State has taken measures this year to modernize its approach to regulation for blockchain-based companies. Even before Assembly Bill A8783B established a government task force to study the effects of blockchain and...more

Is Your Data Ready to Move to a Uniform Report Submission? NMLS MSB Call Report Adopted for 22 Licenses as of January 1st

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 12/16/2016

Seventeen state agencies, affecting 22 license types, have currently committed to adopt the NMLS MSB Call report for Q1 2017 reporting. The NMLS MSB Call Report applies to licensees who conduct the following activities: money...more

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors Adopts Model Regulatory Framework for Virtual-Currency Businesses

Morgan Lewis on 10/15/2015

Addressing regulatory concerns pertaining to consumer protection, market stability, and law enforcement, the Framework expands on the CSBS draft framework released in December 2014. The Conference of State Bank...more

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