On April 24, the Federal Reserve withdrew its prior guidance for banks related to their crypto-asset and dollar token activities and also announced related changes to its expectations for these activities....more
5/23/2025
/ Banking Sector ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
OCC ,
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Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
U.S. Fintech Companies Announce Stablecoin Initiatives -
Several major U.S. fintech companies recently announced stablecoin initiatives. In one development, Mesh, a Dubai-based digital asset startup, announced that it has...more
5/12/2025
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Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Ethereum ,
FinTech ,
Investment ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins
U.S. Companies Continue Stablecoin Payment Integrations, Product Launches -
According to a recent press release, a major multinational payment card services company has announced several new programs to support global...more
5/5/2025
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Cryptocurrency ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Reserve ,
FinCEN ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
HM Treasury ,
Patriot Act ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Significant Transnational Criminal Organization ,
Stablecoins
Companies Announce Digital Asset Payment Networks -
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin recently published a white paper outlining its plans to launch “CPN,” a new payments network that aims to “bring[] financial institutions...more
4/28/2025
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Futures ,
Malware ,
Payment Systems ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins
U.S. Digital Asset Companies Announce New Product Launches -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently announced that certain customers can now trade “over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, bringing equities and...more
4/21/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Brokers ,
Canada ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
ETFs ,
FinTech ,
Malware ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Tokenization
U.S. Financial Services Firms Announce Digital Asset Initiatives -
A major U.S. financial services company and operator of global financial exchanges and clearinghouses recently announced an agreement with the issuer of the...more
4/7/2025
/ CFTC ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
ETFs ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins ,
Terrorist Financing ,
U.S. Treasury
Digital Asset Companies Announce Strategic Acquisitions -
According to a recent press release, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading...more
3/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Bitcoin Mining ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Crimes ,
FinTech ,
Futures ,
Malware ,
Mining ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury
Executive Order Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Digital Asset Stockpile -
On March 6, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset...more
3/10/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
Executive Orders ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
Digital Asset Companies Continue New Product Launches -
Decentralized finance (DeFi) startup Figure Markets recently announced that it has launched “the first interest-bearing transferable stablecoin native to a public...more
3/4/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Hackers ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins
U.S. Digital Asset Companies Continue Product Launches, Market Expansion -
U.S. nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea recently announced the launch of its new OS2 digital asset trading platform, which expands into...more
2/24/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Wallets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fraud ,
Malware ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins
Major Crypto Exchanges Launch New Products, Obtain Foreign Licenses -
According to a recent company blog post, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has launched a new staking product that will allow clients residing in...more
2/10/2025
/ Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
MiFID II ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
UK
On January 23, President Trump issued an EO, “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” The same day, the SEC published SAB 122 which rescinded the earlier staff interpretive guidance, SAB 121....more
U.S. Crypto Companies Continue New Product Initiatives -
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges recently announced that it has launched trading for “institutional and advanced traders” in the U.S. According...more
1/27/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Compliance ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Crypto Companies Launch New Products, Expand Partnerships -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently launched Ink, a Layer 2 network built on the Optimism Superchain blockchain. ...more
1/13/2025
/ Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Stablecoin Initiatives Announced by Fintech Companies, DeFi Protocols -
Major U.S. payments firm recently announced plans to enable “disbursement partners” to use the PYUSD stablecoin to settle cross-border money...more
11/25/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Capital Markets ,
CFTC ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
ETFs ,
EU ,
FinTech ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Institutional Investors ,
Investors ,
License Agreements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Singapore ,
Stablecoins ,
Unregistered Securities
Crypto Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers Announce Multiple New Products -
Multiple crypto sector companies have recently announced new products. In a press release, LayerZero, “an omnichain interoperability protocol that...more
11/18/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Benchmarks ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Security ,
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
Information Reports ,
Market Research ,
Money Laundering ,
Money Transmitter ,
Open Source Software ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Virtual Currency
Crypto Firms Launch Stablecoin Network and Custody Service, Achieve Licenses -
According to recent press releases, multiple major fintech and digital asset companies have partnered to introduce the Global Dollar Network...more
11/11/2024
/ Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Tokenization ,
Wells Notice
Crypto Integration Initiatives Continue, Crypto Exchange Data Published -
According to a recent report, a major U.S. fintech company intends to purchase a stablecoin infrastructure provider. While the fintech company itself...more
10/28/2024
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CCIP ,
Compliance ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
ETFs ,
FinTech ,
FSB ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Tokenization ,
Trading Platforms
Crypto Companies Announce New Stablecoin Products and Partnerships -
In recent press releases, U.S. crypto companies Paxos and Ripple announced new stablecoin products and partnerships. Paxos announced the launch of a new...more
10/21/2024
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Ether Tokens ,
Ethereum ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Virtual Currency
U.S. Fintech and Crypto Companies Continue Crypto Product Launches -
According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech and payments company has launched support for USDC payments, enabling U.S. businesses to accept USDC on...more
10/14/2024
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinTech ,
Money Laundering ,
Organized Crime ,
Popular ,
Ripple ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Significant Transnational Criminal Organization ,
United Nations ,
Wells Notice
According to a recent press release by the banking cooperative that operates the world’s foremost global payment messaging network, central and commercial banks will soon be able to use the network “to carry out trial...more
10/7/2024
/ Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Information Reports ,
Payment Systems ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Smart Contracts ,
Trade Associations ,
Trading Platforms
Payments Firms Launch Crypto Products, New Crypto Adoption Data Published -
According to a recent press release, a well-known U.S. payments and financial technology company announced that it will allow its United States...more
9/30/2024
/ Asset Tokens ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Currency ,
Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) ,
Hackers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Payment Systems ,
PayPal ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Unregistered Securities ,
Visa Inc
Leading U.S. Crypto Companies Announce Multiple New Products, Integrations -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently announced the launch of cbBTC – an ERC20 token backed 1:1 by bitcoin held by the exchange. The new...more
9/23/2024
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
Human Trafficking ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Violations ,
Stablecoins
According to recent reports, two U.S. multinational financial technology companies have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain, into their payment platforms....more
9/16/2024
/ Banking Sector ,
Blockchain ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Brokers ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
DFSA ,
DIFC ,
Digital Assets ,
Dubai ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
FBI ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Investment Fraud ,
Multinationals ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Crypto Payments Firms Announce New Integrations and Initiatives -
According to reports, fintech bank Revolut recently announced a partnership with Ledger, a major crypto hardware wallet provider, to make it easier for...more
9/9/2024
/ Banks ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
BSA/AML ,
CFTC ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Platforms ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FBI ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Korea ,
Malware ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Phishing Scams ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unregistered Securities ,
Wells Notice