A few months ago, in our client alert titled “Mr. Bitcoin Goes to Washington,” we discussed the cryptocurrency industry’s significant political resurgence in the wake of the 2024 election. We not only forecasted a more...more
A rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats when it comes to increasing compliance in the world of crypto asset investments. In fact, the existence of a bull market or a seemingly friendly regulatory environment can...more
As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded...more
2/13/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Wallets ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Payment Systems ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Stablecoins ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
Few industries experienced a more drastic reversal of fortune on Election Day than the cryptocurrency sector. On November 4, several of its largest companies were locked in a seemingly interminable battle with the Securities...more
12/11/2024
/ Bank Secrecy Act ,
Bitcoin ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Gary Gensler ,
Legislative Agendas ,
PACs ,
Presidential Appointments ,
Presidential Elections ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Sanctions ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
This session will provide a survey of key issues and trends impacting the fintech and digital assets community as well as the future opportunities and challenges presented for these financial products and services. It will...more
4/22/2024
/ Banking Regulators ,
Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Products ,
Financial Regulatory Agencies ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
NYDFS ,
Partnerships ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Third-Party Risk ,
Webinars
After prolonged deliberation, California has finally decided to enter the virtual currency regulatory arena by adopting two virtual currency regulatory bills into law. The California Digital Financial Assets Law (“DFAL”),...more
10/25/2023
/ California ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Governor Newsom ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Virtual Currency