Even those who are most suspicious of the rise of cryptocurrency will likely admit that the underlying blockchain technology and its potential uses are exciting. One use of this technology, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is...more
9/1/2021
/ Bitcoin ,
BitMEX ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Ether ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Hackers ,
Popular ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
As NFTs gain popularity, buyers and sellers should consider the potential issues related to federal anti-money laundering laws.
While non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) have existed for several years, the market for NFTs grew...more
5/19/2021
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Compliance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
FinCEN ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Peer-to-Peer ,
Popular
Recent Enforcement Actions and Guidance from DOJ, FinCEN, and OFAC Demonstrate the Increased Commitment — and Cooperation — of Federal Regulators to Police Digital Currencies, Including Their Use in Ransomware Attacks -
Amid...more
11/16/2020
/ Bitcoin ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Guidance ,
FinCEN ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)