The RFIA could make it easier for fintechs dealing in digital assets and stablecoins to access Federal Reserve bank services.
Latham & Watkins presents a blog series on the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, which was...more
7/8/2022
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A new Payments Charter could enable entities to engage in payments-related activities on a nationwide basis, rather than by state.
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) newly appointed Acting...more
The OCC greenlights bank custody of cryptoassets, opening a significant door to mainstream adoption and innovation.
On July 22, 2020, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Interpretive Letter #1170...more
US lawmakers urge FSOC to designate cloud-based storage systems used by major banks as systemically important financial market utilities.
In an August 22, 2019, letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, in his...more
9/5/2019
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While many fintech companies will welcome the regulatory approach, banks and state regulators have some concerns.
In a long-awaited move aimed at establishing some clarity around the regulatory framework for companies...more