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The BMA invites feedback on proposed Payment Services Provider regulatory framework

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The Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA") proposes a new Payments Services Act ("PSA") to replace the Money Service Business Act 2016 to establish a clear, risk-based framework for Payment Service Providers ("PSPs") operating in...more

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Indiana Enacts Law Regulating Earned Wage Access Services

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Indiana has enacted a law that establishes a financial-services oversight regime for earned wage access services, also known as on-demand pay services, which allow workers to access earned but unpaid income before payday....more

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Alaska's Anti-Evasion Bill: A Threat to Small Business Lending and Modern Bank-Fintech Partnerships

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A number of states have considered - and some have enacted - laws to regulate strategic partnerships between banks and technology companies that act as service providers....more

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California Proposes Licensing Framework for Digital Financial Asset Businesses

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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has released proposed regulations implementing the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), creating a formal licensing regime for businesses engaging in a...more

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Regulatory Update: Cayman Islands VASP Licensing Regime Now in Effect

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The Cayman Islands Government has taken a significant step in the regulation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) with the commencement of the licensing regime under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (as...more

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British Virgin Islands Fintech Guide (Chambers)

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This chapter provides the latest legal information on the British Virgin Islands' fintech market and regulation, including regulatory jurisdiction, sandboxes, AML rules and FATF standards; robo-advisers, online lenders and...more

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Bermuda Fintech Guide (Chambers)

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This chapter provides the latest legal information on Bermuda's fintech market and regulation, including regulatory jurisdiction, sandboxes, AML rules and FATF standards; robo-advisers, online lenders and payment processors;...more

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California Regulatory Update: DFPI Proposes Rules Regarding Licensing Under Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL)

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On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement portions of the State’s Digital Financial Assets Law (“DFAL”) related to...more

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California DFPI Proposes Digital Asset Licensing Rule

On April 4, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued proposed regulations under the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL). The proposal provides clarification on DFAL’s licensing framework...more

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Amendments to the regulatory framework for virtual assets in the Cayman Islands

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On 1 April 2025, several key updates will be made to the framework for the regulation of virtual assets in the Cayman Islands. These updates include the introduction and commencement of the VASP licencing framework for...more

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VASP FAQs: Key Information for Cayman Islands Virtual Asset Service Providers

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The VASP Act defines “Virtual Assets” as digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or transferred and can be used for payment or investment purposes. Digital representations of fiat currencies (which is...more

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Massachusetts enacts a new act on money transmission

Recently, the Governor of Massachusetts signed into law H.4840 creating Chapter 169B: The Money Transmission Act. The Act is designed to regulate money transmission especially through payment apps. The bill repeals...more

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Hong Kong’s New Stablecoins Bill

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The Bill regulates “Specified Stablecoins” which is defined as cryptographically secured digital representations of value which, among other things, purport to maintain a stable value with reference wholly to one or more fiat...more

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Global Legal Insights Fintech 2024: Jersey chapter

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Financial technology is already well established in Jersey, and firms are embedding technological solutions which enhance their products and services, increase efficiencies, and provide greater transparency. Originally...more

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More States on the Cusp of Enacting “True Lender” Laws

More “true lender” laws are coming, as legislative bodies in Washington, Maryland, and the District of Columbia have introduced bills that would severely impact bank partnership arrangements. If adopted, the “true...more

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“True Lender Act” Bill Proposed in Maryland

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Maryland has joined the ranks of states considering legislation that would codify elements of “true lender” theory in an effort to impose federally preempted state licensing requirements and rate caps on loans to Maryland...more

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Transactions in the Insurance Space: 4 Key Regulatory Issues

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The financial services industry continues to experience substantial growth and innovation as companies develop new ways to address evolving consumer expectations and risks. “Insurtech” refers to a relatively new and rapidly...more

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The Fintech Deal Long Pole: License Change of Controls

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In this edition of Fintech Flash, we discuss important things you should know about the change of control requirements when acquiring a fintech company with state lender, loan broker, debt collector, or money transmitter...more

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States Enact Laws Regulating Earned Wage Access Services

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New laws implement regulatory standards and licensing requirements for fintechs seeking to improve employee access to wages. On June 13, 2023, Nevada enacted a law that regulates earned wage access (EWA) services provided...more

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Navigating State Licensing for Financial Services: Five Essential Tips

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For financial technology and nonbank financial services providers, obtaining state licenses can be a critical step toward establishing credibility, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory...more

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A Discussion with Nacha on Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Fraud - Payments Pros: The Payments Law Podcast

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Troutman Pepper’s Payments Pros podcast offers insights from Troutman Pepper Fintech and Payment practice group attorneys, industry business leaders, and regulatory experts on the most challenging legal and regulatory...more

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Indiana enacts Money Transmission Modernization Act

On May 4, the Indiana governor signed SB 458, which repeals current Indiana code governing the licensing and regulation of money transmitters by the Department of Financial Institutions. The bill adds a new chapter codifying...more

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A new licensing regime for stablecoins in Hong Kong

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In January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins, inviting industry comments on the regulatory approach of crypto-assets, in particular payment-related stablecoins....more

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New Regulations Exempt Credit and Financial Service Providers from License Requirement

To make it easier for fintech companies to operate in Israel, the Knesset Finance Committee has passed regulations to exempt several types of credit providers and financial service providers from a licensing duty....more

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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020: SFC Announces New Crypto Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission’s introduces new licensing regime to regulate previously unregulated markets and restates expectations regarding security token offerings. The second day of Hong Kong Fintech...more

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