The next item in McGlinchey's Deep Dive into Payments Series is a podcast on money transmission by attorneys Jeff Barringer, Amy Greenwood-Field, and Aaron Kouhoupt. Their discussion centers around the impacts of money...more
8/28/2023
/ Cryptocurrency ,
Financial Institutions ,
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Licensing Rules ,
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The Model Law ,
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The next item in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive into Payments Series is on money transmission by attorneys Jeff Barringer, Amy Greenwood-Field, and Aaron Kouhoupt. Their discussion centers around the impacts of money transmission...more
8/28/2023
/ Cryptocurrency ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinCEN ,
Licensing Rules ,
Money Services Business ,
Money Transmission Act ,
Money Transmitter ,
Payment Processors ,
The Model Law ,
Third-Party
On February 22, 2023, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Rider v. Uphold HQ Inc. held that cryptocurrencies constitute “funds” under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA). The...more
As 2022 draws to a close, what better time to revisit our most popular insights of the last year and see what topics have engaged our client industries?
Our attorneys work hard to stay on the cutting edge of industry...more
12/23/2022
/ Blockchain ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreclosure ,
Moratorium ,
Trademarks ,
Virtual Currency
The regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and DeFi in general is still a little murky. That hasn’t stopped regulatory bodies from bringing enforcement actions against players in this space. What’s on the horizon when it...more
On October 11, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) acted in parallel to issue the first joint action in the cryptocurrency market against Bittrex. Bittrex...more
How are these developments with cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance going to impact areas that range from insurance to employment to litigation?
In this episode of the More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Aaron...more
Cryptocurrency has gained in popularity. Many finance companies have begun offering digital loyalty points and rewards. This sounds appealing until it’s time to figure out how and when digital currency may be taxed.
In this...more
The world of decentralized finance, blockchains, virtual and cryptocurrency have grown exponentially in recent years. Many financial institutions are looking to enter or expand their operations in the digital economy, but the...more