In the past week, we have seen the possible end to the ‘crypto winter’ in the United States, with the Trump Administration signaling that a range of pro-crypto reforms are ahead. These signals, which will likely develop into...more
1/29/2025
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For the past week, millions of companies have been eagerly awaiting the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) statement in response to the December 3, 2024 preliminary injunction that has halted enforcement of the...more
12/11/2024
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On May 30, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYSDFS" or the "Department") issued guidance to all virtual currency businesses licensed or chartered with the Department ("VCEs"), including those...more
In response to what it sees as the growing influence of ‘Big Tech’ and other large technology companies in consumer financial markets, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has introduced a proposed rule to...more
On October 13, 2023, California enacted two bills that significantly expand the regulation of virtual currency-related activities in California:
Assembly Bill 39 (AB 39), known as the California Digital Financial Assets...more
11/15/2023
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